Jan 281 minOhio bill would reimburse tuition for public defenders to fight shortageExperienced public defenders are key to our criminal justice system. Anything we can do to attract & keep great attorneys dedicated to ...
Jan 231 min“Roe v. Wade” Must Expand to Include Women In Prison47 years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down the landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. Most people thought that would guarantee the right ...
Jan 201 minOhio Supreme Court asks lawmakers to OK bail changes to free more pre-trial prisonersThis 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 nobody...
Jan 201 minThe Legacy of Dr. KingOur team took some time this morning to watch this incredible service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta - Dr. King's pastoral home. T...
Jan 111 minCreate centralized criminal-sentencing database to reduce mass incarceration in Ohio: Michael P. DonThank you Justice Donnelly & Judge Headen for drawing attention to this incredibly important topic. Disparities in sentencing can vary gr...
Jan 71 minAs more women run for office, child care remains a hurdleAs 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 ...
Dec 20, 20191 minThis 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 si...
Dec 17, 20191 minHow Families Cope with the Hidden Costs of Incarceration for the HolidaysJennifer understands the struggles families are facing.
Nov 23, 20191 minNonprofit pays bail for those in needIt's almost like.... I don't know, maybe the world wouldn't stop turning if we explored alternatives to cash bail 🤷🏻♀️ The highest num...
Nov 21, 20191 minSan Francisco Elects Chesa Boudin As New District AttorneyChange 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 18, 20191 minOpinion | A Sad Last Gasp Against Criminal Justice ReformFrom New York to San Francisco and everywhere in between, voters have made it clear that they want real, meaningful reforms to our crimin...
Nov 14, 20191 minAyanna Pressley’s ‘Reset’ For AmericaI'm deeply grateful to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for bringing the conversation about meaningful criminal justice reform to her nation...
Oct 30, 20191 minLimitations on attorney access for Cuyahoga County jail inmates a ‘constitutional violation,’ publicI couldn't agree more with the comments of my boss, Cuyahoga County Public Defender Mark Stanton. Defense attorneys are routinely denied ...
Oct 26, 20191 minCuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley charges more teens as adults than any other prosecutor iThis is an incredibly important conversation that our community leaders and Judges need to be having. While there are certainly circumsta...
Oct 25, 20191 minMulford talks grants, pre-trial servicesPre-trial services in Gallipolis are helping reduce the number of defendants who reoffend, who test positive for drug use and those who n...
Oct 11, 20191 minCleveland Municipal Court reports decline in defendants failing to appear for hearingsCompassionate courts lead to better outcomes for everyone! Implementation of pre-trial services adds a layer of accountability for crimin...
Oct 11, 20191 minNational 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 the...
Oct 11, 20191 minCleveland 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 crimin...
Oct 7, 20191 minHeadlines & Headaches w/ Larry Gardner & Jaye Price 10/5/19 Guest: Jennifer O'DonnellFighting the Monday morning sleepies? This should wake you up! I joined Larry H Gardner on Headlines & Headaches this weekend to talk abo...
Aug 23, 20191 minJudicial Candidates Speak to Bay Village DemocratsFrom the Westlake Bay Village Observer by Dave Sartin Jennifer O'Donnell, a public defender for 11 years, will run for Common Pleas judge...