Mourning the Death of a Loved One Behind Bars
Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.
Melissa EtehadJune 24, 2024
A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes
Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.
Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024
How A Judge Helped Break A Cycle of Opioid Addiction
A county drug treatment instead of incarceration made all the difference in Anthony’s journey to recovery and sobriety.
Melissa EtehadMay 2, 2024
Transgender Invisibility Behind Bars
The pretrial system failed Martino, as she faced threats in a men’s jail for two weeks compromising her health and safety.
Melissa EtehadMarch 30, 2024
When a Psychiatric Crisis Is Met with Incarceration
Leah's tale unfolds as a desperate drive transforms into a nightmarish clash with cash bail, revealing the reality of mental health crises entangled with the justice system.
Melissa EtehadMarch 4, 2024
Veterans Like Floyd Languish in Jail Pretrial
Equal treatment and opportunity are values that veterans hold close, but those principles are hard to find in America’s pretrial justice system.
Melissa EtehadFebruary 6, 2024
Missing the Birth of His Twins Due to Bail
Jerod was deprived of the opportunity to bond with his newborns and experience being a new father, all for a charge that was ultimately dismissed.
Melissa EtehadJanuary 29, 2024
A $350 Bail Nearly Forced Maribeth to Give Birth in Jail
At eight months pregnant and spending almost three months incarcerated pretrial, Maribeth feared for the worst for her and her baby.
Melissa EtehadDecember 11, 2023
From Brush Strokes to Behind Bars
As an artist and a father of five, Antoine’s pretrial incarceration impacted more than just himself.
Lizzie TriboneNovember 9, 2023
Unbreakable Bonds Transform Despair into Hope
A life-changing TED Talk inspires Michael's sister to stand by him, turning his battle with addiction into a journey of recovery.
Lizzie TriboneNovember 7, 2023
