#PreTrial
It has been three years since Illinois made history by implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act and becoming the first state in the country to completely end the use of money bond.

Learn more about how this historic reform has impacted our state: endmoneybond.org/its-been-thr...
It's Been Three Years Since the Pretrial Fairness Act Went Into Effect. How Has the End of Money Bail Impacted Illinois’ Communities? - Coalition to End Money Bond
It has been three years since Illinois made history by implementing the Pretrial Fairness Act and becoming the first state in the country to completely end the use of money bond. Overall, the picture ...
endmoneybond.org
September 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Matthew Farwell's attorneys have argued that substantial pretrial local news coverage is a barrier to a fair trial in Massachusetts, arguing that the recent publicity supports a presumption of prejudice and warrants a transfer out of state. on.nbcboston.com/u54iiAG
Matthew Farwell renews push to move trial out of Massachusetts
Matthew Farwell is charged in connection with the 2021 death of Sandra Birchmore.
on.nbcboston.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
“It just really scares me for the women of the D.C. area that he's currently free.”

Pretrial, a D.C. judge agreed to release the man suspected of killing 24-year-old Susan Cvengros on Capitol Hill in 1999.
‘Terrifying': Man suspected in DC cold case murder released due to medical issues
“It just really scares me for the women of the D.C. area that he’s currently free,” Susan Cvengros’ cousin said about suspect George Mudd.
trib.al
September 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
4 rights defenders jailed before NATO summit in Ankara released after 3 months
4 rights defenders jailed before NATO summit in Ankara released after 3 months - Turkish Minute
A Turkish court on Tuesday ordered the release of four members of the Human Rights Association (İHD) who had been held in pretrial detention for more than three months after being arrested in a mass…
www.turkishminute.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Attorneys for Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton police detective accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, are again asking that his federal trial be moved out of Massachusetts.
For second time, Matthew Farwell’s lawyers ask for his trial to be moved from Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
“The volume and tenor of local publicity create a reasonable likelihood that substantial pretrial news coverage has and will continue to prevent a fair trial," Farwell's lawyer wrote.
trib.al
September 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was released from pretrial detention on September 28 after 88 days in a high-security prison, even as a court convicted him and sentenced him to 1 year, 7 months and 5 days. theamargi.com/posts/turkis...
Turkish comedian refuses to apologize for Erdogan jokes
Comedian Deniz Goktas defied a court conviction to defend political satire after 88 days in detention. “The word ‘dictator’ is not an insult, but a political description,” he declared. He refuses to…
theamargi.com
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We had a great community listening session on the criminal justice implications of Artificial Intelligence...We at Dream.Org hope you will join us next time

From pretrial through reentry, there will be MASSIVE implications for our community...everything from bail to housing & digital fencing
September 29, 2026 at 12:04 AM
A former Minot fire official indicted on federal child sex crime and fraud charges will be released from custody under strict conditions. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/09/28/robert-knuth-be-allowed-pretrial-release-under-strict-conditions/
September 28, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Men—we need to talk:
•Timothy Hudson raped & killed his stepsister—he got pretrial release
•7 men at Cornell drugged, trafficked, & raped a woman—they faced no consequences
•An American man annihilates his entire family—every 5 days

Women are not safe around men
www.qasimrashid.com/p/women-are-...
Women Are Not Safe Around Men
This is a fact. The data is unambiguous and the solutions exist. The only thing missing is the will to act.
www.qasimrashid.com
September 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We've filed pretrial motions on behalf the Ridglan rescuers, laying out the defense we plan to raise at trial: that the rescue was necessary to protect the dogs from extreme cruelty. Full press release, with a link to the motion, here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
September 28, 2026 at 9:55 PM
St. Clair County commissioners are on the brink of a pivotal decision about housing federal pretrial inmates, weighing budget implications and staffing needs that could reshape their operations.

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Commissioners weigh federal pretrial housing contract and staffing costs
At a St. Clair County work session, commissioners debated a proposed contract to house pretrial federal inmates, discussing capacity (about 30 beds), per-diem math ("it's 75 a day"), staffing additions and whether the county would realize a net revenue after added wages and overtime. Members asked staff for more details before a Tuesday vote.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Illinois teacher denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child abuse material
Illinois teacher denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child abuse material
An Illinois school teacher and youth sports coach was denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child sex abuse material on Snapchat and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 1.
www.mystateline.com
September 28, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Illinois teacher denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child abuse material
Illinois teacher denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child abuse material
An Illinois school teacher and youth sports coach was denied pretrial release after being accused of sharing child sex abuse material on Snapchat and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 1.
www.mystateline.com
September 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Voters in nine states will weigh changes to criminal legal systems and drug policies, including questions on pretrial release, fentanyl and human trafficking penalties, immigration enforcement, traffic cameras, drug cartels and marijuana regulation. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/28/r...
States put criminal justice, marijuana policies before voters in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Voters in nine states will weigh changes to their criminal legal systems and drug policies this fall. The Nov. 3 ballot measures include questions about pretrial release, fentanyl and human…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Voters in nine states will weigh changes to criminal legal systems and drug policies, including questions on pretrial release, fentanyl and human trafficking penalties, immigration enforcement, traffic cameras, drug cartels and marijuana regulation. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/28/r...
States put criminal justice, marijuana policies before voters in 2026 • Ohio Capital Journal
Voters in nine states will weigh changes to their criminal legal systems and drug policies this fall. The Nov. 3 ballot measures include questions about pretrial release, fentanyl and human…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Nah, he’s detained pretrial; his next lawyer will be fine
September 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I don't have empirical evidence but I do think pretrial detention reform is another factor.
September 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Pretrial hearings are in closed session today as the court works on national security documents (in lieu of live witnesses) the prosecution wants to present the jury.
September 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM