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Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson
March 26
A Court May Soon Control the Hinds County Jail. Here’s What May Happen Next.
When death and violence plagued the jail, the federal courts stepped in. We talked with an expert about what to expect from a receivership.
By
Daja E. Henry
Jackson
March 20
Mississippi’s No-Knock Raids Have Led to Death and Injury. Dozens of Warrants Lacked Clear Justification.
Some local courts have backed off approving no-knocks, but there are still no statewide limits on these dangerous types of raids.
By
Caleb Bedillion
Jackson
March 18
Search Mississippi Criminal Justice Bills as They Move Through the Legislature
Use our interactive bill tracker to stay informed on changes to courts, policing, prisons and more.
By
Caleb Bedillion
Feature
December 12, 2024
Facing Decades in Prison, a Mississippi Mother Defied a Prosecutor and a Hazy Legal Theory
A prosecutor had been threatening mothers who used drugs while pregnant with long sentences — until Brandy Moore fought the case against her.
By
Anna Wolfe
Jackson
November 20, 2024
Meet the 2 Candidates for Mississippi Supreme Court’s Nov. 26 Runoff Election
Justice Jim Kitchens faces state Sen. Jenifer B. Branning after neither won 50% of the vote on Nov. 5.
By
The Marshall Project – Jackson
Jackson
November 20, 2024
How Mississippi’s Supreme Court Runoff Election Could Impact Criminal Cases
After the surprise defeat of one justice, the outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between another justice and his challenger could change the court’s outlook.
By
Caleb Bedillion
and
Daja E. Henry
Jackson
November 15, 2024
Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.
By
Daja E. Henry
Jackson
November 8, 2024
Despite Bribery Charges, Mississippi Prosecutor, Other Officials Can Remain in Office
Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to scheme.
By
Caleb Bedillion
Jackson
November 7, 2024
Meet the People Running for Mississippi’s Supreme Court and Other Courts
We profiled candidates for two state Supreme Court seats and other courts, and asked each to tell you in their own words why they should be elected.
By
Daja E. Henry
Jackson
October 1, 2024
‘A Life Sentence.’ How Mississippi’s Forever Voting Ban Keeps Thousands From the Polls.
The state’s disenfranchisement law punishes people with nonviolent offenses, as reform fails in the Legislature and courts.
By
Caleb Bedillion