JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two bills that would further curtail just when the death penalty could be handed down were considered before a Senate committee…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Nearly three months ago, Tennessee-native Matthew Charles was finally released from prison, after spending more than 21 years behind bars, thanks…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a unanimous decision, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled courts cannot threaten people with additional prison time who are unable to…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two senators from different sides of the aisle teamed up to tackle criminal justice reform Monday. State Sens. Ed Emery, a…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As part of a legal settlement, the Missouri Department of Corrections has altered its execution witness-selection procedure policy relating to members…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s legislative special session has come to a close with two bills passed. The Senate on Friday morning passed HB 2…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri woman is suing the state’s Department of Corrections on the grounds that she shouldn’t be charged for a portion…
ST. LOUIS — Legislators from across the political spectrum are coming together Friday evening to discuss possible alternatives to mass incarceration in Missouri that enhance safety…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The son of a murdered man is hoping that his father’s murderer might save a life. In March, the United States…
As the state has backed away from supervising misdemeanor offenders on probation, private companies have stepped up to handle the service. This move has been…