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Some associate judges have faced repeated reversals and criticism from appellate courts. Some have engaged in troublesome past behavior. But Circuit Court judges, who are now voting on which get new terms, are armed with little information about those cases. Injustice Watch spent the past month digging into the records of the judges on the ballot. Here are our reports.
Eisha Love is one of nine transgender plaintiffs challenging Illinois law that restricts former prisoners from choosing their own names. Ms. Love sat down with Abby Blachman and Charles Preston of Injustice Watch to describe why this issue matters so much.
An Illinois prisoner was put in isolation for a year after a hearing at which officials denied him calling witnesses or seeing the evidence and the outcome was decided ahead of time. In defending against the prisoners’ lawsuit, the state contends that prison officials did not have to follow the rules.
59 judges are up for retention. 10 candidates are seeking seats on the bench for the first time in contested elections. Use this guide to help you make an informed decision when you vote.
The Online News Association has named Injustice Watch a finalist for the 2018 Online Journalism Awards, which honor excellence in digital storytelling and distribution. Injustice Watch’s series, A Broken System, was selected for the Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award. The series exposed widespread corruption in the Kansas City, Kansas, criminal justice system which led to the wrongful conviction of Lamonte McIntyre. Days later, McIntyre was released after serving 23 years for murders he did not commit. Winners will be announced at the Online News Association Conference and Online Journalism Awards Banquet on Saturday, Sept.
The state Supreme Court is urged to reform the bail system statewide, ensuring that defendants would not be held in custody awaiting trial only because of their poverty.
Injustice Watch joined forces with other news organizations to examine why innocent people would plead guilty to crimes. At times, it is the logical choice.
A federal investigation revealed 8 Baltimore police officers were stealing from suspects, planting evidence. Most of their victims pleaded guilty. Many were not.
You’ve been arrested and you have a choice: take your chances in court or plead guilty and go home with a criminal record?
Did you or someone you know plead guilty to something you didn’t do? We want to hear about it.