Investigations
Baltimore’s homicide clearance rate is rising, but arrests for murder remain flat
Murders have declined and the mayor calls the city a model for violence reduction. But arrests for murder have largely remained the same.
Investigations
YNW Melly's Trials Highlight Florida's Unconstitutional Death Penalty Law
If convicted in a double homicide, Melly could be sentenced to death by a non-unanimous jury — a practice with deep roots in Jim Crow.
Investigations
Bail Is A Longstanding Problem in Baltimore. Is Maryland Searching For A Solution?
Maryland's pre-trial population has increased since bail reform was enacted in 2017. But Illinois has a reform model that might work for the state.
Reports
Who Is Voting For Reform Prosecutors?
A Split Ticket/Garrison Project data analysis of recent reform prosecutor elections.
Commentary
Democratic Pundits Have A Pernicious Crime Problem
They say fact-checking perceptions of crime is a fool's errand because they're rooted in vibes. But they ignore that the vibes are coming from somewhere: media.