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The Frontier examined how state officials helped reopen the Diamondback Correctional Facility, how the Department of Corrections and a private prison company stand to profit, and what detainees and attorneys say about conditions inside.
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After taking over for Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s interim state superintendent faced low morale, a backlog of records requests and lawsuits, and an agency consumed by controversy. Fields said his goal was to “clear the runway” to give his successor a chance to focus on students.
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Oklahoma County risks more costly jail lawsuits without bail reform, DA warns
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Following several deaths at the Tulsa municipal jail, the city’s mayor announced he would close the facility.
Now, with the help of an @rcfp attorney, @readfrontier is suing to learn more. rcfp.org/litigation/yalch-v-…
Oklahoma helped fast-track a massive immigration detention center. Now questions are mounting over conditions inside.
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An interim study examined ways to help defendants await trial outside of jail, from expanded legal representation to individualized assessments of their ability to pay bail. Officials say reforms could reduce costs and improve constitutional protections.
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From an empty prison to $8.3 million in monthly revenue.
The money started moving before detainees even arrived. Public records over the first six months of the contract show how Diamondback began generating revenue as ICE detention increased.
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Oklahoma helped fast-track a massive immigration detention center. Now questions are mounting over conditions inside
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After sitting idle for over a decade, a for-profit prison in rural Western Oklahoma is now a key hub in the Trump Administration’s plan to carry out the largest mass-deportation effort in U.S. history.
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After sitting idle for over a decade, a for-profit prison in rural Western Oklahoma is now a key hub in the Trump Administration’s plan to carry out the largest mass-deportation effort in U.S. history.
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The state Department of Corrections earns millions to monitor operations at the privately run Diamondback Correctional Facility for compliance with ICE standards and to “perform other administrative functions.” But the state won’t release the contract outlining its responsibilities as detainees and attorneys report problems with staffing, medical care and access to lawyers.
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James Pavatt is scheduled to be executed Nov. 12 for killing his girlfriend Brenda Andrew’s husband in 2001. His attorney argued there was no credible evidence Pavatt was the shooter, and the jury foreperson said he now questions the death sentence.
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After serving more than four decades for a 1983 killing, Tony Mann could soon be released from prison. His younger brother, who was also sentenced to death, has spent the past year rebuilding his life outside prison and fighting for Mann’s release.
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Tulsa considers independent oversight system for police and other public safety employees readfrontier.org/stories/tul…
The proposed office would review investigations involving deadly force, in-custody deaths and other serious incidents across city public safety departments.
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An Oklahoma boarding school promised help for troubled girls. Students say they got punishment instead.
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The candidates sparred over education, health care, housing, the Inola smelter and more. Here’s what the facts show.
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Just wrapped up an interview with Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields. We talked about cleaning up messes, politics in education, his term as interim superintendent and what advice he has for his successor. Stay tuned for a story next week.
On the newest Listen Frontier podcast, Democratic congressional candidate Jena Nelson talks about Trump, Stephanie Bice and her plan to win Oklahoma’s 5th District.
Here's a snippet of our interview.
Full discussion linked in the comments.
Jena Nelson on Trump, Stephanie Bice and her plan to win Oklahoma’s 5th District.
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