/tags/criminal-justice criminal justice en-US Copyright Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:52:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-20/takeaways-from-conversations-with-wrongfully-convicted-ohioans Since it was formed in 2003, the Ohio Innocence Project has freed dozens of Ohioans who were jailed for crimes they didn’t commit. A series from Ohio Newsroom member station WYSO explores their stories. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:52:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-20/takeaways-from-conversations-with-wrongfully-convicted-ohioans Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-12-20/improper-conduct-how-the-harmless-error-doctrine-lets-prosecutors-mistakes-slide When prosecutors make mistakes at trial, judges can call that improper conduct a harmless error, saying it didn’t impact the verdict. But some experts say that legal doctrine has gone too far. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:33:00 GMT /news/2023-12-20/improper-conduct-how-the-harmless-error-doctrine-lets-prosecutors-mistakes-slide Nick Swartsell, WVXU News, Patricia Martínez Sastre, Columbia Journalism Investigations, Cameron Oakes, Columbia Journalism Investigations /news/2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars A first-of-its-kind analysis of Ohio appellate cases with allegations of withheld evidence is a window into what many experts consider a largely invisible national problem. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:26:00 GMT /news/2023-12-19/improper-conduct-how-undisclosed-evidence-can-put-ohioans-behind-bars Matthew Richmond, Ideastream Public Media, Jake Kincaid, Columbia Journalism Investigations, Cameron Oakes, Columbia Journalism Investigations /news/2023-12-13/the-marshall-project-brings-local-journalism-behind-bars-in-ohio The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization, will bring local criminal justice reporting into 44 correctional institutions across the state. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:50:44 GMT /news/2023-12-13/the-marshall-project-brings-local-journalism-behind-bars-in-ohio Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2023-10-25/ohio-bill-elevates-penalties-for-fentanyl-and-heroin-dealing-and-human-trafficking-too Those who are backing the bill say it gives them more ability to punish the people who sell drugs. Opponents argue it will overpopulate state prisons. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:27:42 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-25/ohio-bill-elevates-penalties-for-fentanyl-and-heroin-dealing-and-human-trafficking-too Sarah Donaldson /news/2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans A criminal record can be a barrier to finding employment or housing. A law that took effect this year makes it easier to seal or expunge those records from public view. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:21:00 GMT /news/2023-09-07/new-law-paves-an-easier-road-to-record-sealing-for-convicted-ohioans Kendall Crawford /news/2023-07-10/an-ohio-task-force-wants-to-reduce-recidivism-through-court-programs A task force assembled by the Ohio Supreme Court will look at how court-mandated programs can assist people leaving prison – in hopes of keeping them from reoffending. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:01:00 GMT /news/2023-07-10/an-ohio-task-force-wants-to-reduce-recidivism-through-court-programs Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2022-08-26/new-group-aims-to-help-ohioans-who-have-past-criminal-convictions-on-their-record A program is being launched in Cleveland Saturday to help people who have prior convictions with job assistance, housing, rebuilding credit and more. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:27:40 GMT /government-politics/2022-08-26/new-group-aims-to-help-ohioans-who-have-past-criminal-convictions-on-their-record Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms A new poll paid for by the ACLU of Ohio, and with questions developed by a bipartisan coalition, shows the majority of Ohio voters want changes in the… Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:56:35 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-24/majority-of-voters-say-theres-a-need-for-criminal-justice-reforms Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-07-31/kasich-has-signed-several-bills-into-law-recently Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a contentious bill that places more rules on payday lenders. It limits how much interest short term loan providers… Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:05:53 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-31/kasich-has-signed-several-bills-into-law-recently Jo Ingles