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Nov 30, 2021

Halim Flowers Was Given Two Life Sentences At 17. Decades Later, His Art Is Shown In Galleries Worldwide

After serving 22 years in prison, the D.C. poet, author, and visual artist is selling paintings faster than he can create them.

Nov 23, 2020

D.C. Council Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Giving More Young Offenders A Chance At Early Release

The committee also voted for a measure to permanently ban ghost guns.

Oct 08, 2019

D.C. Man Released From Prison After Serving 22 Years For Murder Committed When He Was 16

Kim Kardashian West wrote a letter to the judge in support of Momolu Stewart’s release.

Sep 10, 2019

The U.S. Attorney Got The Numbers Wrong. Here’s A Look At D.C.’s Actual Incarceration Rate

The Prison Policy Initiative found D.C. incarcerates 1,153 per 100,000 D.C. residents, a higher rate than Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia.

 
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