Criminals have been released from jail early “in error” or illegally held longer than their release date at a “dysfunctional” jail, watchdogs...

Six months after California’s Prop 36 took effect, early data shows a rise in arrests -- with the law disproportionately affecting Black communities...

GANG charges against two men have been dismissed after the State failed to meet court-ordered deadlines. All criminal charges against Theron Agard...

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet....

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet....

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet....

Joe Bennett says he has not heard from his parents in six months after their arrest on spying charges.

Sean "Diddy" Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when the music mogul returned to jail after winning acquittals on potential...

Sean "Diddy" Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when the music mogul returned to jail after winning acquittals on potential...

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail almost two months ago, and authorities have captured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet....