Wayne County jail

We talked to two Michigan Radio reporters about their investigation into pandemic living conditions in Wayne County Jail. Plus, how segregationist George Wallace won the 1972 presidential primary in Michigan. And, why some evangelical churches are turning the pulpit into a political mouthpiece.

Michigan Radio's investigation into conditions in the Wayne County Jail during COVID.

Interviews paint a picture of disarray and indifference during much of the pandemic – problems that appear to have improved in late 2021, once the county switched medical providers. Especially in the early days of the pandemic, fear moved from cell to cell.

A Michigan Radio analysis found that as of January 2022, at least 120 people were being held in pre-trial detention at a Wayne County jail for more than 18 months. We’ve created this guide to help you understand due process rights, and ways you can support a loved one in pre-trial detention.

At least 120 people have spent 18 months or more in the Wayne County jail system, without a conviction or even a trial. On today's episode, we look at why COVID is delaying speedy trials for some people in jail.

An analysis by Michigan Radio found that the person who has spent the longest time in pre-trial detention in a Wayne County jail has been there just short of four years.

Wayne County is in the middle of an effort to reduce its jail population, and it’s just received some early data to help guide that effort.The county is…

Three female inmates are suing the Wayne County Jail over what they call embarrassing, humiliating, and degrading alleged strip search practices.The…

A long-standing jail problem in Wayne County may be resolved.By a 14-to-1 vote, the Wayne County Commission has approved a deal with Dan Gilbert’s private…

The Wayne County Commission sealed a deal to swap some land with the city of Detroit Thursday.It’s part of a larger deal that has the county partnering…