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Death by Incarceration

life sentence without the possibility of parole

Allegheny County judge grants compassionate release to inmate, but might be too late

Allegheny County judge grants compassionate release to inmate, but might be too late

Disabled Elder Ezra Bozeman Granted Medical Transfer Following Support from Governor Shapiro

Disabled Elder Ezra Bozeman Granted Medical Transfer Following Support from Governor Shapiro

Zappala fights release of quadriplegic prison inmate supported by Shapiro

Zappala fights release of quadriplegic prison inmate supported by Shapiro

Is life without parole for 2nd-degree murder cruel and unusual punishment? Pennsylvania high court to decide.

Is life without parole for 2nd-degree murder cruel and unusual punishment? Pennsylvania high court to decide.

A Pa. state prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case

A Pa. state prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case

Disabled Elder Ezra Bozeman Petitions Court for Compassionate Release Following Public Campaign for His Freedom

Disabled Elder Ezra Bozeman Petitions Court for Compassionate Release Following Public Campaign for His Freedom

April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

Gov. Shapiro, once Pa.'s top cop, backs inmate's appeal of life sentence for felony murder

Gov. Shapiro, once Pa.'s top cop, backs inmate's appeal of life sentence for felony murder

Historic Challenge to Life Without Parole for Felony Murder Advances in PA Supreme Court

Historic Challenge to Life Without Parole for Felony Murder Advances in PA Supreme Court

April 29: Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration Spring Rally

April 29: Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration Spring Rally

“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 23032
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
info@alcenter.org