Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.
Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024
A county drug treatment instead of incarceration made all the difference in Anthony’s journey to recovery and sobriety.
Melissa EtehadMay 2, 2024
The pretrial system failed Martino, as she faced threats in a men’s jail for two weeks compromising her health and safety.
Melissa EtehadMarch 30, 2024
Leah's tale unfolds as a desperate drive transforms into a nightmarish clash with cash bail, revealing the reality of mental health crises entangled with the justice system.
Melissa EtehadMarch 4, 2024
Equal treatment and opportunity are values that veterans hold close, but those principles are hard to find in America’s pretrial justice system.
Melissa EtehadFebruary 6, 2024
Jerod was deprived of the opportunity to bond with his newborns and experience being a new father, all for a charge that was ultimately dismissed.
Melissa EtehadJanuary 29, 2024
At eight weeks pregnant and spending almost three months incarcerated pretrial, Maribeth feared for the worst for her and her baby.
Melissa EtehadDecember 11, 2023
Through challenges and incarceration, Ontequa’s steadfast connection to her Salish roots remains her guiding force.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2023
Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.
Melissa EtehadMay 12, 2023
When Ryan met Reverend Tinsley, he finally felt a sense of belonging after years of being in and out of foster care.
Melissa EtehadApril 27, 2023
