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Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cleveland
May 16
Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Require Jails to Report Pregnancy Outcomes
The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.
By
Mark Puente
, The Marshall Project, and
Scott Noll
, News 5 Cleveland
Cleveland
May 15
Uncounted: Ohio’s Failure to Track Lost Pregnancies in Jails Spurs Questions Over Care
One woman’s pregnancy ended in the Cuyahoga County Jail amid ignored cries for help and an “egregious performance failure” by medical staff.
By
Mark Puente
, The Marshall Project, and
Scott Noll
, News 5 Cleveland
Cleveland
April 22
Ohio Is Lifting Old Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Fines. Here’s What to Know.
The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.
By
Rachel Dissell
Cleveland
March 27
Judge Celebrezze Now Admits to Allegations of Case Steering in Lucrative Divorce Cases
Cuyahoga County judge’s shift puts her seat in jeopardy as a disciplinary hearing and FBI investigation loom, following Marshall Project reporting.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
March 4
Sheriff: Bodycam Footage From Cuyahoga County Deputies Will Now Come Out Within 7 Days
Policy shift follows a Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 Cleveland investigation into the October shooting of a teen by a deputy.
By
Mark Puente
, The Marshall Project, and
Tara Morgan
, News 5 Cleveland
Cleveland
February 18
FBI Subpoena Targets How Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze Steered Work to Friend
The grand jury subpoena also focuses on Mark Dottore’s company, which has earned more than $500,000 in fees from the court since 2017.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
December 17, 2024
You Can See Who Is in Many Ohio Jails With a Few Clicks — Just Not in Cuyahoga County
The sheriff’s department lags behind other agencies by failing to offer a website to help the public quickly learn who’s inside its notorious county jail.
By
Mark Puente
, The Marshall Project, and
Nora McKeown
, Spectrum News 1
Cleveland
November 21, 2024
Cuyahoga County Jail Will Now Do More Than Show People the Door
Reentry changes come in response to The Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation that showed people leaving jail got little help to avoid returning.
By
Mark Puente
Cleveland
October 8, 2024
Get to Know Your Judges in Cuyahoga County
Local judges make important decisions. Here’s what you should know about them.
By
The Marshall Project
Cleveland
September 27, 2024
Judge Celebrezze Faces Misconduct Claims Over Appointing Lucrative Divorce Cases to Friend
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel alleges Cuyahoga County judge made false statement, had ties to court-appointed receiver paid over $500,000 in fees.
By
Mark Puente