Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island
May 19, 2023

Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island

Six people blocked a prison bus from leaving the 6th District Courthouse on Dorrance Street on Thursday...

A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”
May 17, 2023

A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”

In a landmark decision, Judge Stephen Nugent ruled that Mario Monteiro, sentenced to two life sentences for...

Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System
May 10, 2023

Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System

Three suicides at ACI in Rhode Island spotlight the urgent need for reform in solitary confinement policies....

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration
May 5, 2023

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration

Two dozen people gathered outside the Wyatt Detention Facility to honor the lives lost in detention and...

Black Lives Matter RI PAC Protests Against Police Officer’s Reinstatement and LEOBoR
May 1, 2023

Black Lives Matter RI PAC Protests Against Police Officer’s Reinstatement and LEOBoR

The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC protested against the reinstatement of a police officer who was...

Rep Shanley introduces legislation enabling the creation of ‘volunteer school security force’ SROs
April 21, 2023

Rep Shanley introduces legislation enabling the creation of ‘volunteer school security force’ SROs

Representative Evan Shanley (Democrat, District 24, Warwick) just introduced House bill H6284, which would enable “the creation...

A crucial turning point: state legislators consider overhauling police accountability
April 19, 2023

A crucial turning point: state legislators consider overhauling police accountability

Rhode Island’s General Assembly is considering legislative changes focused on LEOBOR [de]certification, and APRA, potentially changing the...

Rhode Island corrections union President accused of intimidating solitary confinement reform witness
April 6, 2023

Rhode Island corrections union President accused of intimidating solitary confinement reform witness

Richard Ferruccio, President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, is under fire for using intimidation...

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools
March 20, 2023

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools

Speakers at the event called for an end to the construction of Cop City, but also called...

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired
February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired

The actual termination of Officer Dolan from the Department is not assured. Under LEOBoR Dolan may get...

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection
February 10, 2023

DARE blasts lack of access and accountability in Providence police chief selection

“Mayor Smiley, you promised community. We are concerned Providence community members because we will not be given...

Providence Mayor holds police chief candidate Q&A Forum
February 9, 2023

Providence Mayor holds police chief candidate Q&A Forum

Mayor Smiley said that the public should get an announcement as to who the next police chief...

New report details dark side of RI’s criminalization of sex work
January 30, 2023

New report details dark side of RI’s criminalization of sex work

In a new report, COYOTE RI organized and analyzed misdemeanor prostitution related cases in Rhode Island going...

McKee’s new head of prisons was previously fired from Wyatt, failed to assist sick prisoners
January 23, 2023

McKee’s new head of prisons was previously fired from Wyatt, failed to assist sick prisoners

Hiu Lui Ng was essentially tortured, to death, by prison administrators, including Wayne Salisbury, who at the...

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest
October 19, 2022

Updated: Parents claim Woonsocket Police used excessive force against juveniles at Autumnfest

This post has been updated with video of the parents delivering statements at a press conference....

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