Posts tagged with Julie Wertheimer

Last Updated: May. 05, 2016 · 2:45 p.m.

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.

Democratic candidate for district attorney Larry Krasner has a plan to get rid of cash bail. He's not the only game in town.

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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