Feb 20 Investigations Despite Rule Change, Kentucky’s Patchwork Probation System Remains Enforcement of the new rules — and the system itself — remains inconsistent across the state, the report found By Eleanor Klibanoff Feb 20 Investigations Kentucky’s Patchwork Probation System Remains Despite Rule Change Eleanor Klibanoff
Jan 31 Politics Kentucky Official: State Prisons To Run Out Of Space By 2019 The state's prisons are full, with officials resorting to double-bunking inmates in rec rooms and any other space they can find. It's worse at county jails. By Adam Beam, Associated Press Jan 31 Politics Kentucky Official: State Prisons To Run Out Of Space By 2019 Adam Beam, Associated Press
Jan 4 Politics Attorney General Rescinds Obama-Era Marijuana Guidelines Jeff Sessions says the Justice Department won't take the same permissive line toward state marijuana laws, but the implications for states, users and vendors aren't clear. By Ryan Lucas, NPR Jan 4 Politics Attorney General Rescinds Obama-Era Marijuana Guidelines Ryan Lucas, NPR
Nov 16 Politics Kentucky Reopens Contract With Troubled Private Prison Company The new agreement comes nearly a decade after the state abandoned the organization amid allegations of sexual abuse and mismanagement of Kentucky inmates. By Ryland Barton Nov 16 Politics Kentucky Reopens Contract With Troubled Private Prison Company Ryland Barton
Nov 3 Community Former Regional Jail Supervisor Sentenced To Prison For Fatally Beating Inmate Damon Wayne Hickman was sentenced this week to 10 ½ years in federal prison for his role in the fatal 2013 beating of an inmate. By Brendan McCarthy Nov 3 Community Former Regional Jail Supervisor Sentenced For Fatally Beating Inmate Brendan McCarthy
Oct 4 Politics Lawmakers Consider Adding ‘Victims’ Bill Of Rights’ To State Constitution The measure would create several constitutional guarantees, including requiring courts notify victims or families when an offender is released from custody. By Ryland Barton Oct 4 Politics Kentucky Lawmakers To Consider 'Victims' Bill Of Rights' Ryland Barton
Sep 27 Investigations Private Probation System Still Largely Unregulated, Rife With Issues, Report Says The ACLU of KY is calling for an end to private probation arrangements in light of a new report that found widespread discrepancies in the state’s system. By Kate Howard Sep 27 Investigations Private Probation System Still Largely Unregulated, Report Says Kate Howard
Jul 11 Politics Kentucky Senate Leader Wants To Expand Felony Expungement Law Republican Sen. Jimmy Higdon wants to allow people convicted of selling small amounts of marijuana to apply to clear their record after 10 years. By Ryland Barton Jul 11 Politics Kentucky Senate Leader Wants To Expand Felony Expungement Law Ryland Barton
Jul 10 Community Louisville Group Makes Case For Criminal Justice Reform CLOUT presented their priorities Monday during a meeting with Metro Council members, police officials, prosecutors and local nonprofit leaders. By Jacob Ryan Jul 10 Community Louisville Group Makes Case For Criminal Justice Reform Jacob Ryan
Jul 9 Community Louisville Group To Address Addiction, Mental Illness Issues CLOUT is pushing for criminal justice reform for drug crimes and the mentally ill. The group is hosting its first roundtable with local leaders Monday. By Associated Press Jul 9 Community Louisville Group To Address Addiction, Mental Illness Issues Associated Press
Jul 4 Politics Gov. Bevin Just Pardoned 10 Kentuckians. See Whose Crimes Were Forgiven. Gov. Matt Bevin issued his first-ever slate of pardons Monday to ten Kentuckians convicted of crimes including sexual misconduct and reckless homicide. By Kate Howard Jul 4 Politics Bevin Just Pardoned 10 Kentuckians. See Whose Crimes Were Forgiven. Kate Howard
May 17 Politics Rand Paul Re-Introduces Bill To Ease Mandatory Minimum Sentences The legislation would allow judges to impose sentences that are less severe than mandatory minimum sentences currently required by law. By Ryland Barton May 17 Politics Rand Paul Re-Introduces Bill To Ease Mandatory Minimum Sentences Ryland Barton
May 12 Politics Rand Paul Pans Sessions’ ‘Tough On Crime’ Prosecution Policy U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is criticizing AG Jeff Sessions for directing federal prosecutors to charge defendants with the most serious crimes they can pursue. By Ryland Barton May 12 Politics Rand Paul Pans Sessions' 'Tough On Crime' Prosecution Policy Ryland Barton
May 9 Politics Kentucky Department Of Corrections Commissioner Resigns A statement from Justice and Public Safety Cabinet spokesman Mike Wynn said Rodney Ballard resigned to “pursue a private sector venture.” By Ryland Barton May 9 Politics Kentucky Department Of Corrections Commissioner Resigns Ryland Barton
May 2 Politics Attorney General Beshear Appeals Expungement Made Under New State Law The case hinges on whether crimes committed over a series of days are considered to be part of the same "incident" and thus all eligible for expungement. By Ryland Barton May 2 Politics AG Beshear Appeals Expungement Made Under New State Law Ryland Barton