Mourning the Death of a Loved One Behind Bars
Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.
The Bail ProjectJune 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.
The Bail ProjectMay 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.
The Bail ProjectMay 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.
The Bail ProjectMarch 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.
The Bail ProjectMarch 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.
The Bail ProjectFebruary 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.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 29, 2024
Pregnant in Jail: A $350 Bail Nearly Forced Maribeth to Give Birth While Incarcerated
At eight months pregnant in jail, Maribeth feared for the worst for herself and her baby.
The Bail ProjectDecember 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.
The Bail ProjectNovember 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.
The Bail ProjectNovember 7, 2023
