By Latoya Cross Jarrett Adams has plenty of reasons to smile. Before being exonerated in 2006, Adams served 10-years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Now, the 34-year-old is on his way to becoming a law school graduate! At age 17, Adams was convicted of rape in Wisconsin. During his trial, key witnesses who could have cleared him were not called upon to give … [Read more...]
Baltimore Teen Faces Life in Prison for Rioting after He Turned Himself In
Photos surfaced of 18-year-old Allen Bullock smashing a police car with a traffic cone and breaking the window during protests in Baltimore. After discovering what his stepson did, Maurice Hawkins encouraged Bullock to turn himself in to authorities. Bullock did as he was told and is now being held on $500,000 bail, which his parents are unable to afford. Bullock was … [Read more...]
Incarcerated Fathers Given a Chance to Dance With Their Daughters
Father daughter dances are special events. They bring the community together and more importantly; they help make it possible for fathers and daughters to get to spend quality time together. It is a chance for them to dress up and learn lessons in how to carry themselves as young ladies and it is a chance for their fathers to show them just how they should be treated. There are … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Summer Camp Connects Kids With Incarcerated Parents
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Check out this summer camp that helps kids stay connected with their incarcerated parent. One inmate says that he only gets to see his son once a year, when camp is in session. What do you think about this? Should there be more programs like this for kids to stay in touch with their … [Read more...]