- In the News -
April 28, 2022
BigIfTrue.org
“After arrest, low-income defendants may spend weeks or months in jail before they can request a lower bond” by Mollie Bryant
April 11, 2022
Live 5 News
“SC bond system slower to react to violations than other states” by Lisa Weismann and Nick Reagan
September 19, 2021
The Island Packet
“At least 253 people have died in SC jails since 2009. ‘Why was nobody looking?’” by Lucas Smolcic Larson
September 13, 2021
ABC 4 News
“Local legal experts weigh in on criminal justice reform in Charleston Co.” by Tara Jabour
July 12, 2021
Count on 2 News
“Local, state leaders hold roundtable discussion on police reform.” by Katie Augustine
February 14, 2021
The Post and Courier
“Coronavirus drove Charleston County to keep people out of jail. Here’s how” by Sara Coello
February 8, 2021
Live 5 News
“Some attorneys worry about continued suspension of in-person jury trials in SC” by Kaitlin Stansell
November 10, 2020
ABC Channel 4 News
“ABC News 4 Investigates: COVID in the Courts” by Brooke Shwieters
October 20, 2020
The Post and Courier
September 28, 2020
ABC Channel 4 News
“Breonna Taylor case highlights grand jury problem in SC, reform seekers say” by Brooke Schwieters
September 28, 2020
ABC Channel 4 News
“Taylor Case Helping Shed Light on S.C. Judicial System” by Brooke Shwieters
Listen to SC4CJR founder and Executive Director, Allie Menegakis, advocate for transparency and fairness in South Carolina’s grand jury process in the wake of Breonna Taylor.
June 11, 2020
The Post and Courier
“Protestors get help from donations to mass bail funds” by Adam Benson and Fleming Smith
June 5, 2020
Charleston City Paper
“Use of tear gas and pepper ball during Marion Square protests called excessive by advocates” by Sam Spence
June 4, 2020
ABC Channel 4 News
“‘Know Your Rights,’ online event guides demonstrators on First Amendment” by Brooke Schwieters
February 23, 2020
CNN: SC4CJR at Presidential Town Hall
Watch SC4CJR founder, Allie Menegakis, address serious criminal justice issues with Senator Amy Klobuchar at CNN’s Presidential Town Hall in Charleston, South Carolina.