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Ohio bill would reimburse tuition for public defenders to fight shortage
Experienced public defenders are key to our criminal justice system. Anything we can do to attract & keep great attorneys dedicated to...
Jan 28, 20201 min read


Ohio Supreme Court asks lawmakers to OK bail changes to free more pre-trial prisoners
This is a great start, but we’ve got a long way to go. "Impoverished people sitting in jail because 'they can’t afford bail serves...
Jan 20, 20201 min read


The Legacy of Dr. King
Our team took some time this morning to watch this incredible service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta - Dr. King's pastoral home....
Jan 20, 20201 min read


Create centralized criminal-sentencing database to reduce mass incarceration in Ohio: Michael P. Don
Thank you Justice Donnelly & Judge Headen for drawing attention to this incredibly important topic. Disparities in sentencing can vary...
Jan 11, 20201 min read


As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle
As a toddler mom myself, childcare is often an issue that my family faces as I campaign across Cuyahoga County. It's time to address the...
Jan 7, 20201 min read


This is my Fight!
This week, I’ve been fighting to get my clients out of jail so they can be home with their families for the holidays. Many of them are...
Dec 20, 20191 min read


How Families Cope with the Hidden Costs of Incarceration for the Holidays
Jennifer understands the struggles families are facing.
Dec 17, 20191 min read


Nonprofit pays bail for those in need
It's almost like.... I don't know, maybe the world wouldn't stop turning if we explored alternatives to cash bail 🤷🏻♀️ The highest...
Nov 23, 20191 min read


San Francisco Elects Chesa Boudin As New District Attorney
Change is coming. In San Francisco and other large cities, it’s already here. https://www.npr.org/2019/11/20/781358722/san-francisco-elec...
Nov 21, 20191 min read


Opinion | A Sad Last Gasp Against Criminal Justice Reform
From New York to San Francisco and everywhere in between, voters have made it clear that they want real, meaningful reforms to our...
Nov 18, 20191 min read


Ayanna Pressley’s ‘Reset’ For America
I'm deeply grateful to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for bringing the conversation about meaningful criminal justice reform to her...
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Limitations on attorney access for Cuyahoga County jail inmates a ‘constitutional violation,’ public
I couldn't agree more with the comments of my boss, Cuyahoga County Public Defender Mark Stanton. Defense attorneys are routinely denied...
Oct 30, 20191 min read


Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley charges more teens as adults than any other prosecutor i
This is an incredibly important conversation that our community leaders and Judges need to be having. While there are certainly...
Oct 26, 20191 min read


Mulford talks grants, pre-trial services
Pre-trial services in Gallipolis are helping reduce the number of defendants who reoffend, who test positive for drug use and those who...
Oct 25, 20191 min read


Cleveland Municipal Court reports decline in defendants failing to appear for hearings
Compassionate courts lead to better outcomes for everyone! Implementation of pre-trial services adds a layer of accountability for...
Oct 11, 20191 min read


National Coming Out Day!
In honor of National Coming Out Day, please know that my courtroom will always be a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community and...
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Cleveland Municipal Court reports decline in defendants failing to appear for hearings
Compassionate courts lead to better outcomes for everyone! Implementation of pre-trial services adds a layer of accountability for...
Oct 11, 20191 min read


Headlines & Headaches w/ Larry Gardner & Jaye Price 10/5/19 Guest: Jennifer O'Donnell
Fighting the Monday morning sleepies? This should wake you up! I joined Larry H Gardner on Headlines & Headaches this weekend to talk...
Oct 7, 20191 min read


Judicial Candidates Speak to Bay Village Democrats
From the Westlake Bay Village Observer by Dave Sartin Jennifer O'Donnell, a public defender for 11 years, will run for Common Pleas judge...
Aug 23, 20191 min read


Oh Dem Gays!
In June, I joined Stonewall Dems and the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party at Pride in the CLE Fighting for equality has always been...
Aug 23, 20191 min read
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