HomeSpecial Projects & InvestigationsCompassionate ReleaseThere are few ways for people getting older behind bars to get out unless their death is imminent.Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA
Nov. 21, 2023Joe Lamberti / For Spotlight PAA dying man won release from prison after Spotlight PA highlighted his case. It shouldn’t be that hard, advocates say.by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
Aug. 25, 2023Courtesy Philly Story FestYou’re invited! Spotlight PA headlines first-ever Philly Story Fest.by Spotlight PA Staff
April 21, 2022Danielle Ohl / For Spotlight PATo successfully use Pennsylvania’s ‘compassionate release’ law, he had to choose to dieby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
April 5, 2022DAVID SWANSON / Philadelphia InquirerWATCH: A free virtual panel on Pa.’s medical release law for state prisonersby Spotlight PA Staff
April 5, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PAPennsylvania’s broken ‘compassionate release’ law, by the numbersby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
March 30, 2022Leise Hook / For Spotlight PABroken ‘compassionate release’ rules strand Pa.’s sickest prisoners as costs to taxpayers soarby Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA
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