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The Evans brothers are now home in Philadelphia after decades in prison. Convicted of second degree murder, they had few options for release in Pennsylvania under current law.

"Right from the very beginning of the parole process, which is the appearance in front of the parole board, there is no ‘right to counsel.’”

As the New York state legislature resumes session today (Wednesday), advocates and some legislators are calling for limits on solitary confinement in state prisons.

There are currently 3,914 COVID-19 cases among inmates, parolees, and corrections officers at state prisons, while 2,156 people have recovered.

“There is a problem in Elmira. We are already taking special measures for members of the population who may be vulnerable. They’re getting additional safety precautions within the facility.”

After the new bail reform laws took effect in January, some areas of the state started to report a rise in crime, particularly in New York City.

“I think when we get complacent in society after a period of time, we, you know, forget about the value of the little things that we need to do, like wearing a mask."

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