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KING 5 Investigators reveal at least two employees engaged in sexual relationships with inmates, recording their encounters ...

Frustrated in previous attempts, those behind the drive to extend the age of juveniles in the justice system took their message to Beacon Hill earlier this week. Advocates at a State House event ...

Chief Eric Echevarria said juveniles accused of violent crimes need time in detention to consider the consequences of their ...

Both suspects at the center of the violent interaction were placed under arrest and are now facing serious felony charges.

Adam Ogle will resign as warden of York County Prison in November after more than four years. Deputy warden Joseph Johnston will step in as interim warden. His tenure was marked by several ...

A man whose criminal case helped redefine juvenile justice in New Jersey left a Newark prison Friday after 25 years behind ...

Chief Eric Echevarria said Illinois' system needs reforms after a juvenile who had been released after an arrest was accused in a recent shooting.