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The Marshall Project — Jackson

Exposing criminal justice abuses in Hinds County and across Mississippi by investigating policing, courts, prisons and jails.

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Facing Decades in Prison, a Mississippi Mother Defied a Prosecutor and a Hazy Legal Theory
A prosecutor had been threatening mothers who used drugs while pregnant with long sentences — until Brandy Moore fought the case against her.
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Jackson Newsletter December 18
The Mom Who Defied a Prosecutor
A prosecutor had been threatening mothers who used drugs while pregnant with long sentences — until Brandy Moore fought the case against her.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter December 12
Conservative Defeats Incumbent Justice on Mississippi Supreme Court
Election results tilt state’s high court further right.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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Jackson Newsletter November 21
We’re Voting Again: Nov. 26 Supreme Court Runoff
A faceoff in central Mississippi between the incumbent and a state senator.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
An illustration shows portraits of judicial candidates Jenifer B. Branning, left, and Jim Kitchens, right, and the words “Supreme Court Runoff Election Guide.”
Jackson November 20
Meet the 2 Candidates for Mississippi Supreme Court’s Nov. 26 Runoff Election
Justice Jim Kitchens faces state Sen. Jenifer B. Branning after neither won 50% of the vote on Nov. 5.
By The Marshall Project – Jackson
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Jackson November 20
How Mississippi’s Supreme Court Runoff Election Could Impact Criminal Cases
After the surprise defeat of one justice, the outcome of the Nov. 26 runoff between another justice and his challenger could change the court’s outlook.
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Jackson November 15
Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.
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Jackson November 8
Despite Bribery Charges, Mississippi Prosecutor, Other Officials Can Remain in Office
Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to scheme.
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Jackson November 7
Meet the People Running for Mississippi’s Supreme Court and Other Courts
We profiled candidates for two state Supreme Court seats and other courts, and asked each to tell you in their own words why they should be elected.
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Jackson Newsletter November 7
State Supreme Court: A Runoff and an Incumbent Defeat
Two upsets, two runoffs in state judicial elections as votes continue to be counted.
By The Marshall Project - Jackson
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