Human Trafficking Sting Nets No Human Trafficking Charges

By Roxanna Asgarian

A Florida sheriff boasted of 125 arrests as part of a massive anti-human trafficking operation. But none of the charges were for human trafficking—nearly all were for misdemeanor solicitation.

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YNW Melly’s Trials Highlight Florida’s Unconstitutional Death Penalty Law

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If convicted in a double homicide, Melly could be sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury — a practice with deep roots in Jim Crow.

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Bail Is A Longstanding Problem in Baltimore. Is Maryland Searching For A Solution?

February 3, 2025 Investigations

Maryland's pre-trial population has increased since bail reform was enacted in 2017. But Illinois has a reform model that might work for the state.

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Who Is Voting For Reform Prosecutors?

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A Split Ticket/Garrison Project data analysis of recent reform prosecutor elections.

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Democratic Pundits Have A Pernicious Crime Problem

December 23, 2024 Commentary

They say fact-checking perceptions of crime is a fool's errand because they're rooted in vibes. But they ignore that the vibes are coming from somewhere: media.

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California Lets Defendants Challenge Racism In Court. Few Have Succeeded.

November 25, 2024 Investigations

A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.

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