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Survivors and families are demanding urgent action from the Board on wildfire recovery and accountability for alleged violence in county jails, shedding light on a crisis that can't be ignored.

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#LosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WildfireRecovery #JailReform
Survivors and families press board on wildfire recovery, jail deaths and accountability
Dozens of public commenters told the Board about long‑running harms: wildfire recovery needs in Eaton and Palisades, requests for rental and business recovery funds after a recent fire, and numerous family accounts of deaths and alleged violence in county jails — most urging transparency and action on deputy gangs and jail practices.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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🚨 Federal monitor says NYC jail leaders obstructed court-ordered Rikers oversight.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/09/09/federal-monitor-says-nyc-jail-leaders-obstructed-rikers-oversight/

#Rikers #NYCDOC #JailReform #CourtOversight #Accountability
September 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Federal Way's SCORE jail is set to raise daily bed rates by 9% and fees for essential services by 5% in 2027, sparking questions about the impact of the opioid crisis on costs.

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Committee forwards SCORE jail rate increase to Sept. 15 consent agenda after Q&A on medical costs
Federal Way police described proposed 2027 increases at SCORE — roughly 9% for daily bed rates and about 5% on other fees — and council members pressed for details on medical costs tied to the opioid crisis. The committee moved the amendment to the Sept. 15 consent agenda by a voice vote.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Residents are demanding immediate investigations into shocking allegations of abuse and ICE coordination at the Santa Barbara County Jail, citing disturbing video evidence and urgent calls for transparency.

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#SantaBarbaraCounty #CA #CivicAccountability #JailReform #CitizenPortal
Residents urge investigation, transparency after reported jail incidents; speakers call for inspector general
Multiple public commenters told the board they had video and first‑hand accounts alleging abuse, delayed medical care and ICE coordination at the Santa Barbara County Jail and demanded investigations, an inspector general and clearer communication from the sheriff's office.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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... operations, and which seemingly every other year is forced to pay millions in individual tort settlements (again, because they run their jails so well), maybe should start getting the basics under control. (2/2)

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August 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Howard County commissioners have taken a significant step by approving an agreement to funnel public-safety tax revenues into a much-needed county jail project, ensuring funds are secured at least until 2029.

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Commissioners approve interlocal agreement with Cooko to direct local public-safety tax funds toward jail project
The board approved Resolution 2026 BCCR-19 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Cooko to allocate local public-safety tax revenue to the county jail project; commissioners said the agreement remains in effect until the city stops receiving the funds, at least through 2029.
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August 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death: Four years after her son died inside the Shelby County Jail, Kimberly Freeman stood before cameras with… #JusticeForGershun #JailReform #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialJustice #HumanRights
‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death
Four years after her son died inside the Shelby County Jail, Kimberly Freeman stood before cameras with grief still weighing heavily on… The post ‘Everybody Deserves to Be Treated Fairly’: Mother of Gershun Freeman Speaks After Mixed Verdict in Jail Death appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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☀️ Rikers detainees allege weeks without outdoor recreation.

https://micheleevansnews.com/2026/08/14/former-rikers-detainees-sue-over-weeks-without-outdoor-recreation/

#Rikers #NYCDOC #CivilRights #JailReform #Accountability
August 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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#KootenaiCounty #KootenaiCountyJail #SheriffNorris #PoliceAccountability #JailReform #CivilRights #NorthIdaho #CoeurdAlene #Idaho #PrisonReform #WeAreTheMedia #Accountability #spokane #washington
August 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Sheriff Cantrell reveals a concerning rise in calls for service and alarming drug seizures, including enough fentanyl to pose a deadly threat to the community.

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#WashingtonCounty #AR #JailReform #DrugEnforcement #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #WashingtonCountyPublicSafety
Sheriff reports increased calls, jail renovations and large drug seizures
Sheriff Jerry Cantrell told the committee calls for service were about 10% above last year, outlined near-complete jail renovations and the return of 96 work-release beds, and highlighted drug-task-force results including about 83 pounds of meth and fentanyl seizures equivalent to tens of thousands of lethal doses.
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August 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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A heated debate erupts as claims of civil-rights violations in county jails clash with denials of improper funding, leaving the community questioning the truth behind the allegations.

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Exchange over county civil suits, ICE detainees and funding for an assistant prosecutor
At the forum, challenger Terry Sheehan alleged civil‑rights complaints and jail mistreatment; incumbent Wayne Williams denied receiving federal or sheriff funds, said ICE detainee contracting is run by the sheriff, and said an assistant prosecutor (Jack Compton) is paid from the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (LERF) after board approval.
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August 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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ARCHIVE: Disciplinary Trumps Medical According to Andrew Grundmann #AndrewGrundmann #MultnomahCounty #MCSO #JailReform #LawEnforcement
Disciplinary Trumps Medical According to Andrew Grundmann
Deputy Andrew Grundmann of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) believes that disciplinary r... #andrewgrundmann #multnomahcountyjail #recklessendangerment
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July 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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County officials reveal a significant investment in public safety, from bids for a new evidence building to a high-tech drone purchase for the sheriff's office.

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#BronsonBranchCounty #MI #BronsonPublicSafety #JailReform #CitizenPortal #DroneTechnology #FinanceTransparency
County official outlines bids for evidence building, millage rollback and new drone purchase
A county official reported low bids of $880,000–$1.1 million for an evidence building behind the jail, said the county is more than $1.6 million ahead on collections to retire related bonds, described a roughly one-third rollback of the jail millage and said bond payments cannot be accelerated before 2030; the official also said the sheriff's office will buy a drone with heat-sensing capability.
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July 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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An 18-year-old entered a Mississippi jail accused of murder. Less than 48 hours later, he was dead—and a video from inside the federally controlled facility is now forcing authorities to answer how it happened. #Mississippi #JailReform #Justice
Teen Dies Inside Notorious Mississippi Jail Just 48 Hours After Arrival—Now a Viral Video Is Raising Terrifying Questions
Mielun Butler entered the Hinds County Detention Center accused of murder. Less than two days later, the 18-year-old was dead. A video recorded inside the Mississippi jail and later circulated onli…
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July 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Carroll County's Fiscal Court just approved a staggering $23.35 million budget for FY2027, but not without controversy over jail spending and revenue concerns!

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Carroll County fiscal court adopts $23.35 million FY2027 budget
Carroll County Fiscal Court approved the second reading and adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on June 24, 2026; the budget totals roughly $23.35 million across funds, and the adoption passed by voice vote after a summarized reading of fund-by-fund amounts.
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June 25, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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‘Nobody Should Be in Unconstitutional Spaces’: Fulton County Chair Candidate Mo Ivory Calls for New Jail and Expanded Diversion Programs: Fulton County Commission Chair candidate Mo Ivory is making jail reform a centerpiece of… #FultonCounty #MoIvory #JailReform #CriminalJustice #DiversionPrograms
‘Nobody Should Be in Unconstitutional Spaces’: Fulton County Chair Candidate Mo Ivory Calls for New Jail and Expanded Diversion Programs
Fulton County Commission Chair candidate Mo Ivory is making jail reform a centerpiece of her runoff campaign, arguing that the county’s long-troubled… The post ‘Nobody Should Be in Unconstitutional Spaces’: Fulton County Chair Candidate Mo Ivory Calls for New Jail and Expanded Diversion Programs appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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June 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Why pay people in jail? In @theconversation.com, SCJ Dean Nancy La Vigne examines Allegheny County's new pay model for incarcerated individuals ($5/day for work and education) and asks whether the evidence supports it.

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Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.
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May 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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#MyNameIsJasonStanley #KootenaiCountyCorruption #MaryMolyneaux #JailReform #IdahoJustice #KootenaiCountyJail #WellpathFails #JusticeForMary #OneManAgainstASystem #TheVoiceThatStartedAMovement #FirstAmendment #idaho #kootenai #kootenaicounty
April 14, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Cumberland County is making strides in combating the opioid crisis with innovative treatment programs and a pilot for extended-release buprenorphine in jails.

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#CumberlandCounty #PA #OpioidPrevention #JailReform #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal
Cumberland County details use of opioid settlement funds and expands jail MAT, naloxone distribution
County officials reported progress using opioid‑settlement funds for jail-based medication‑assisted treatment, naloxone distribution and prevention programs; the board approved continued allocations and plans to pilot monthly injectable buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE) through a PCCD grant application.
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April 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Cheatham County's commission just made pivotal moves to enhance public safety, approving contracts for jail operations and mental health services while securing crucial funding for a new facility.

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#CheathamCounty #TN #JailReform #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthSupport
Commission authorizes multiple public‑safety contracts and a resolution to use ARP funds for jail project
County commissioners approved the mayor's signature on a Life Check Systems renewal for the jail, contracts for mental‑health evaluations, geotechnical services for the jail project, an EMS–medical examiner agreement, and a resolution authorizing use of American Rescue Plan Act funds toward a new jail.
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March 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Attorney Uses Little-Known Georgia Law To Bond 3 Random People Out Of Jail: ‘It’s One Way To Help’: An Atlanta attorney and local official recently used a little-known Georgia law to help address jail overcrowding after… #GeorgiaLaw #JailReform #BondingOut #AtlantaAttorney #CriminalJustice
Attorney Uses Little-Known Georgia Law To Bond 3 Random People Out Of Jail: ‘It’s One Way To Help’
An Atlanta attorney and local official recently used a little-known Georgia law to help address jail overcrowding after personally bonding three people… The post Attorney Uses Little-Known Georgia Law To Bond 3 Random People Out Of Jail: ‘It’s One Way To Help’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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March 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Salt Lake County officials recently revealed crucial plans for jail capacity, mental health services, and an exciting new regional sports facility in Herriman.

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#UT #CommunitySports #BehavioralHealth #JailReform #CitizenPortal
Salt Lake County officials brief Herriman council on jail capacity, mental health services and proposed regional sports facility
County councilmembers described county responsibilities—public safety (74% of general fund), health and aging services—warned of jail capacity and deferred maintenance, previewed plans to add pods to the Metro Jail, and noted the county secured ~55–57 acres for a proposed regional sports complex in Herriman.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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ARCHIVE: Multnomah County's Boiler Plate Bull Shit Response to Brutality Suit #MultnomahCounty #BrutalitySuit #JailReform #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForAll
Multnomah County's Boiler Plate Bull Shit Response to Brutality Suit
I call bull shit on Multnomah County's bull shit boiler plate response to my jail brutality lawsuit.... #multnomahcountyjail #bruceandrewjones #timothybarker #lawsuit
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February 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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ARCHIVE: Multnomah County Jail Brutality Lawsuit Survives Summary Judgment #MultnomahCounty #JailReform #PoliceAccountability #CivilRights #JusticeForVictims
Multnomah County Jail Brutality Lawsuit Survives Summary Judgment
A pro-se lawsuit filed against Multnomah County, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), sever... #multnomahcountyjail #timothybarker #matthewingram #jenniferzipps
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January 23, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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ARCHIVE: Multnomah County Jails Not Equipped for Coronavirus #MultnomahCounty #JailReform #CriminalJustice #COVID19 #PublicHealth
Multnomah County Jails Not Equipped for Coronavirus
The jails in Multnomah County and the rest of the country for that matter, are not ready for the Cor... #multnomahcountyjail #coronavirus #michaelseale #mikereese
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January 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM