Ohio bill would reimburse tuition for public defenders to fight shortage
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“Roe v. Wade” Must Expand to Include Women In Prison
47 years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down the landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. Most people thought that would guarantee the right...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
How Families Cope with the Hidden Costs of Incarceration for the Holidays
Jennifer understands the struggles families are facing.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...