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Bail Algorithms Are As Accurate As Random People Doing an Online Survey
Algorithms like COMPAS that predict recidivism have flooded the criminal justice system—but do they work?
How New York Could Change the Game for Criminal Defendants
Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing wide-ranging reforms to the state's criminal justice system, from eliminating cash bail to forcing prosecutors to reveal more about their cases before trial.
You Can Now Mine Cryptocurrency to Bail People Out of Jail
“The people for whom bail is set haven’t been convicted of anything.”
SCOTUS cases you should be paying close attention to
SCOTUS cases you should be paying close attention to
Martin Shkreli Jailed After Weird Post About Hillary Clinton's Hair
The infamous "pharma bro" was out on $5 million bail after being convicted of securities fraud, but his Facebook post got it revoked.
I'm a Bail Bondsman Who's Tired of Being Demonized
A small business owner offers a personal counterargument to the movement in the US that aims to treat people who get arrested with more leniency.
For Mother's Day, Activists Are Bailing Black Mamas Out of Jail
When women are incarcerated, whole communities suffer. A coalition of organizations wants to help bring them home.
Adnan Syed's Lawyer Is Trying to Get Him Out on Bail
Syed's lawyer has filed a motion to get him out on bail just a few months after a Baltimore judge granted the 'Serial' subject a new trial.
Things Are Going Great for the Guy Who Attacked Dylann Roof in Jail
Dwayne Stafford is enjoying temporary housing and donated clothing, food, and cash after being released from jail where he assaulted Charleston shooter Dylann Roof.
A Judge Explains How to Change America’s Twisted Bail System
Alternatives to holding suspects hostage for amounts they can't pay are gaining traction nationwide.
There's a New Way for People Arrested in NYC to Avoid Jail
A program called supervised release offers an escape route for people faced with a possible stint at New York City's hellish Rikers Island jail complex.