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This is Sue’s story. But it could be the story of any of the roughly half a dozen families I spoke to for this investigation.
And it’s the story of what failure over three decades means for real people, a mother and son. spotlightpa.org/news/2025/07…
1/ Today, @SpotlightPA published our story about Carlos Moreno, a blind and hearing impaired father of four, who ICE agents arrested as he and his pregnant wife left court after paying a fine for a noise complaint.
Danielle Ohl retweeted
New from @DTOhl, Gabriela Martinez, and I:
Carlos Moreno, a legally blind and hearing-impaired father of four, was detained by ICE as he was leaving a Pottsville Court in March.
He was there to pay a $277 fine for a noise violation.
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Thursday, I'll be in Scranton for an in-person event hosted by Spotlight PA! We'll be discussing my reporting on the mental health system, and hearing from people directly affected. Please join us!
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So if you want facts about this ruling that's become fodder or for political attacks, read @DTOhl and @SpotlightPA. Main point: No one is being immediately released due to this ruling. spotlightpa.org/news/2026/07…
Pa. lawmakers blew the deadline to do something about felony murder. So, what happens now? Did the prison doors open over the weekend and let 1,100 people out?
Contrary to recent rhetoric, no! No, they did not.
My story about what you need to know is at spotlightpa dot org.
I'm felony murder posting over on the other site because I try not to use this one. I have some interesting breaking news! Go find it at dtohl dot bsky dot social!
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Pa. lawmakers, criminal justice advocates, and law enforcement have been unable to find compromise on a statute struck down as unconstitutional that's put 1,000 people in prison without the possibility of parole. Via @DTOhl
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new: public records show that a small group of counties that hold people for ICE have made over $20 million since 2024. county leaders say they've come to depend on that revenue. from me and @DTOhl spotlightpa.org/news/2026/04…
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Congratulations and many thanks to our finalists from @DispatchAlerts @inewsource @SpotlightPA @dallasnews @MSTodaynews @sfchronicle. Articles cover maternal health in Texas, physician and medical board accountability for patient safety, opioid settlement spending in Mississippi, and policy impacts on mental health crises. Learn more here: bit.ly/NIHCM2026LMAFinalists
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Announcing the finalists for #NIHCM’s 2nd Annual Local Media Award. Many thanks to our independent panel of judges and congratulations to our finalists! Read more about their outstanding work here: bit.ly/NIHCM2026LMAFinalists
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BREAKING: The PA Supreme Court has struck down mandatory life sentences for people convicted of felony murder, a watershed moment that will lead to one of the largest re-sentencing undertakings in United States history. My story is at spotlightpa dot org.
More on what I mean by “felony murder” also known as second degree murder in this old thread 👇xitter.cf/DTOhl/status/156934704…
Can't overstate how potentially monumental this case is. For comparison, the juvenile lifer resentencing cases dealt with roughly 500 people. This could affect double.
News: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down a state law mandating life sentences without parole for individuals found guilt of second degree murder -- i.e., being a getaway driver in a fatal robbery. Via @DTOhl
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BREAKING: The PA Supreme Court has struck down mandatory life sentences for people convicted of felony murder, a watershed moment that will lead to one of the largest re-sentencing undertakings in United States history. My story is at spotlightpa dot org.
Ellie has dedicated most of her career to the Washington Post. She is and has always been one of the most talented journalists I know. She’s not lying when she says the Post was her dream. She does not deserve this.
It was a dream to report for the Washington Post.
I’m heartbroken to be among those laid off today.
This profile was one of my last bylines. I want to keep telling stories that matter.
If you’re hiring, DM me or email: esilverman11(@)gmail(dot)com
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