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September 25, 2024 | 12:11 PM

US appeals court says man can sue Pennsylvania over 26 years of solitary confinement

A man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement despite a history of mental illness can sue Pennsylvania prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment, a U.S. appeals court said in reviving the man’s lawsuit.

By Maryclaire Dale/The Associated Press

Updated: June 13, 2024 | 5:36 pm

ACLU sues Pennsylvania, demands more resources for public defenders statewide

By Oliver Morrison/WESA

May 22, 2024 | 1:24 PM

Pa. lawmakers call for permanent funding, expansion of Scandinavian model of prisons

The approach focuses on rehabilitation over punishment.

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

May 17, 2024 | 9:58 AM

Snyder County Prison to close amid cost-cutting plan

By Tom Riese/ WVIA

March 4, 2024 | 8:50 AM

Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions

By Claudia Lauer/The Associated Press

January 30, 2024 | 10:56 AM

Federal judge refuses to toss Lancaster County district judge bail lawsuit

By Dan Nephin/LNP | LancasterOnline

January 5, 2024 | 11:57 AM

Staffing shortages in Pa. jails, prisons continue but are improving

By Katie Knol

November 21, 2023 | 9:17 AM

A dying man won release from prison after Spotlight PA highlighted his case. It shouldn’t be that hard, advocates say.

Data shows fewer than 50 people were released in the last 14 years under the current compassionate release law.

By Danielle Ohl/Spotlight PA

November 3, 2023 | 12:31 PM

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to increase voting access for people behind bars

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

October 31, 2023 | 4:03 PM

Pa. moves legislation to end death penalty

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

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