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Arthur "Cetewayo" Johnson

Johnson v. Wetzel

Johnson v. Wetzel

Commonwealth v. Arthur Johnson

Commonwealth v. Arthur Johnson

Inventing Solitary: In 1790, Philadelphia opened the first American penitentiary, with the nation’s first solitary cells. Black people were disproportionately punished from the start.

Inventing Solitary: In 1790, Philadelphia opened the first American penitentiary, with the nation’s first solitary cells. Black people were disproportionately punished from the start.

After 51 Years in Prison, Arthur 'Cetewayo' Johnson is Released

After 51 Years in Prison, Arthur 'Cetewayo' Johnson is Released

After 50 years in prison — 37 in solitary confinement — Philly man’s conviction is vacated

After 50 years in prison — 37 in solitary confinement — Philly man’s conviction is vacated

MEDIA RELEASE: Settlement in Lawsuit that Ended 37-year Solitary Confinement

MEDIA RELEASE: Federal Judge Orders Pennsylvania DOC to Release Arthur Johnson from Solitary Confinement

37 years in solitary confinement is enough for inmate from Philly, judge rules

37 years in solitary confinement is enough for inmate from Philly, judge rules

MEDIA RELEASE: Lawsuit seeks end to 36 years of solitary confinement

Institutionalized Cruelty: The Use of Solitary Confinement in Pennsylvania Prisons (Video)

“I’ve been following the work of the Abolitionist Law Center for quite a long time. If we’re going to begin the process of eliminating structural racism, we certainly have to start with prisons.”

Angela Y. Davis

Abolitionist Law Center
P.O. Box 8654
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
info@alcenter.org