Criminal Justice

A 2021 state law carved out a narrow role the attorney general’s office can play in innocence claims filed by local prosecutors.

What’s next for Lamar Johnson’s attempt to overturn his 1995 murder conviction? Booker T. Shaw, Sarah Swatosh and Dave Roland discuss.

The new research, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, examines the practice of plea negotiations in St. Louis County, Milwaukee and Philadelphia.

Bobby Bostic walked out of a Missouri prison in November. His freedom is roughly two centuries ahead of schedule.

St. Louis judges continue to deny bond in a majority of cases. The trend is raising alarm for court-watchers and advocates.

Bobby Bostic is nearing his parole date on a 241-year prison sentence. He’s written 15 books of poetry and essays.

Mayor Tishaura Jones details plans to spend $150 million in north St. Louis and addresses recent setbacks in her aim to reform the city’s criminal justice system.

Attorney Joel Schwartz’s work defending Russell Faria led to “Bone Deep,” a new book co-authored by Charles Bosworth Jr.

A St. Louis attorney told the Missouri Supreme Court that the Second Amendment Preservation Act was an "unintelligible statute" that has confused state law enforcement.

Jacob Chansley received a 41-month prison sentence for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He’s now appealing the sentence.