Philly criminal justice officials in ‘damage control’ mode following cash bail report
City Controller Alan Butkovitz says ending cash bail could save $75M a year. Criminal justice leaders claim his data is flawed.
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How Philly plans to ditch cash bail and what stands in the way
Democratic candidate for district attorney Larry Krasner has a plan to get rid of cash bail. He's not the only game in town.
How Philly won millions to fix its overcrowded prisons
The MacArthur grant is more than just a program. It'll give a fighting chance to thousands of people who wouldn't have gotten one before.
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