incarceration Archives

Compensation For Wrongful Convictions In Massachusetts: The Fight For Justice And Reform

The challenges for those seeking wrongful conviction compensation in Massachusetts, the push for reform, and the impact on exonerees. This is how advocates are fighting to remove the $1 million cap and improve the justice system.

ANDREW QUEMERE October 28, 2024

SOMERVILLE MAY CREATE A RESTITUTION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS INJUSTICES UNDER THE WAR ON DRUGS

Previously incarcerated people would get financial support from cannabis sales

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN September 28, 2021

INNER CITY WEIGHTLIFTING CREATES COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO SOCIETY HAS OTHERWISE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY

“We can come here, chill. It’s like a family. And my friends are here with me.”

JEAN TROUNSTINE August 31, 2021

JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL EVENT ABOUT “TECHNICAL PAROLE VIOLATIONS” AND MASS INCARCERATION

How is this adding to mass incarceration and what does this mean during a pandemic?

BINJ ONLINE September 5, 2020

ICE GIVES ITS CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES, ATTORNEYS SAY IT’S NOT ENOUGH

“We look forward to seeing as many immigrants as possible released from detention—not just those with no criminal charges or convictions, but all who pose no public-safety risk.”

SARAH BETANCOURT March 19, 2020

THE QUIET ONE

40 years ago this month, Fred Clay was arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. After 38 years behind bars, he’s telling his story and writing another chapter.

SARA SELEVITCH November 26, 2019

MORE DYSFUNCTION THAN DIVERSITY

“I get calls from lifers every week that feel they have not gotten a fair hearing by the parole board.”

JEAN TROUNSTINE June 25, 2019

JOEY’S ANGELS

Joe Donovan beat impossible odds in being paroled from a life sentence. With his release this month, he and his advocates recount the nightmare behind them and brace for a daunting road ahead. No one ever accused Joe Donovan of killing anyone, but he was convicted of murder nonetheless. The story of

CHRIS FARAONE March 6, 2016