Cleveland County Sheriff responds to reports of poor conditions at the jail
Sheriff Chris Amason answered The Frontier’s questions about reports of detainees being denied clean clothing, toilet paper and medical care.
Judges raised concerns about potential civil rights violations at the Cleveland County Detention Center
One judge told Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office officials that there were “serious constitutional concerns” about conditions at the jail including lack of access to attorneys, health care and clean clothing.
Wed at age 15, she wants Oklahoma to ban child marriage
Lawmakers have introduced two bills this year to limit or outlaw marriage for minors. Previous efforts to pass laws that would keep young pregnant mothers from marrying have failed.
It’s legal in Oklahoma for pregnant women to use medical marijuana. A bill aims to change that
A growing number of women have faced criminal charges in Oklahoma after using drugs during their pregnancies in recent years. But an appeals court ruled expectant mothers who used medical marijuana can’t be prosecuted.
Board recommends parole for Wayne Thompson, who was locked up as a teen for murder
Family and friends wept and cheered after decades of rejection from the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board. The final decision to grant Thompson freedom now rests with Gov. Kevin Stitt.
After Canoo shuttered factories, a bill seeks to keep other EV companies from getting cash from a state incentive program
Oklahoma has tried unsuccessfully in recent years to lure other electric vehicle and battery manufacturers with big incentive deals.
Canoo could be required to repay Oklahoma incentive money
The company is idling factories in Oklahoma City and Pryor and looking for money to continue operating.
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board will review hundreds more cases in January to catch up after resignations
The backlog burdens part-time board members who are already responsible for reviewing hundreds of pages of letters and case histories before each meeting.
