Convicted of murder as a teenager, Wayne Thompson hopes for a second chance at freedom
He was 15 when he killed his sister’s abuser. Even after years of good conduct, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has rejected recommending him for release.
Brianna Bailey and Sierra Pfeifer, KOSU October 3, 2024
He was 15 when he killed his sister’s abuser. Even after years of good conduct, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has rejected recommending him for release.
Brianna Bailey September 30, 2024
At least four Cleveland County jail detainees have died this year. The county faces lawsuits over some deaths.
Brianna Bailey September 9, 2024
The company says it’s exiting the jail because of Oklahoma County’s “chronic, severe” lack of security staff. The jail is moving forward with plans to find a new medical provider to avoid medical care interruptions for detainees.
Brianna Bailey September 3, 2024
Turn Key’s contract with the Oklahoma County jail trust has expired and a vote on a new deal has been delayed. The company is now working on a month-to-month basis at the jail.
Brianna Bailey Cary Aspinwall and Sachi McClendon, The Marshall Project July 30, 2024
Turn Key Health Clinics has quickly expanded to jails in 10 states. Some of its policies and practices have endangered patients.
Brianna Bailey July 18, 2024
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals urged the Legislature to change the law to allow pregnant medical marijuana card holders to be prosecuted for child neglect.
Brianna Bailey March 1, 2024
Medical marijuana card holders have faced felony child neglect charges after giving birth in Ponca City. Police there have stopped forwarding cases for criminal charges until an appeals court weighs in on the issue.
Brianna Bailey February 14, 2024
Courts are set to decide if using the drug during pregnancy is a crime, even as a growing number of women in the state face prosecution.
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