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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) discusses juvenile justice and Fusion's forthcoming documentary "Prison Kids" at the Capitol Visitor's Center on Sept. 30, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images for Fusion)
Feb 6

Cory Booker Wants DOJ to Probe Discrimination in Setting of Prison Sentences

The senator says some algorithms use race and socioeconomic status to determine prison sentences. 
By Madina Toure
The entrance to Rikers Island. (Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
Feb 11

Is Shutting Down Rikers Island a Dream or a Fantasy?

Ms. Mark-Viverito is seeking to get the journey started by naming former Chief Justice Jonathan Lippman to head an independent commission to study the current operations at Rikers.
By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses proposed changes to bail at a City Hall press conference today. (Photo: William Alatriste/New York City Council)
Oct 23

After Police Officer’s Death, de Blasio Calls for Tougher Bail Laws

Mayor Bill de Blasio said judges should consider dangerousness while setting bail or sentencing them to drug treatment instead of prison.
By Jillian Jorgensen
A Department of Correction bus outside Rikers island (Photo by Emily Assiran/New York Observer)
May 4

Melissa Mark-Viverito: New York City Desperately Needs a Bail Fund

By Melissa Mark-Viverito
Feb 11

Mayor’s Office Says de Blasio Did Not Ask for Ally to Be Spared Night in Jail

By Jill Colvin
Feb 3

Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom Already Has Prison Groupies

By Nitasha Tiku
Dec 14

Julian Assange Granted Bail; New In-Depth Wikileaks Doc Debuts

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