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by Nsenga Burton onMarch 30, 2011
Ohio State law professor and scholar Michelle Alexander highlights the dire circumstances surrounding the number of black men going to prison.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJanuary 25, 2011
Decades after the allegations, Burge is heading to prison for lying about his conduct.
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July 27, 2010
Maurice Clarett, who went to prison after leading OSU to the 2002 national championship, re-enrolls.
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June 18, 2010
The Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act Expanded Discretion Bill aims to keep children from languishing in foster care.
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May 26, 2010
A massacre took place at Les Cayes prison after police stormed the complex to quell a riot.
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May 25, 2010
Violating parole is a good way to get sent back to prison.
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May 21, 2010
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May 10, 2010
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