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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 06/10/2026

Whats really behind the recent drop in violent crime? A new report from the @brennancenter.org suggests that it could be billions in pandemic-era investments in community and mental health programs. Read the full report: bit.ly/3TjYLRa

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 02/10/2026

Andrew Madrigal, whose father was wrongfully convicted and exonerated, calls for more research into the impact of wrongful convictions of the families involved. #WrongfulConvictionDay

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 29/09/2026

September marks the three-year anniversary of the elimination of cash bail in Illinois—here's what we're reading to better understand its effects and current status: bit.ly/4dFlXA4 bit.ly/4yoHeXe bit.ly/4dHIdcw

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 25/09/2026

Robert C. Boruchowitz of the Seattle University School of Law breaks down Washington's public defender crisis in his recent piece for the Washington State Bar News. wabarnews.org/2026/09/10/public-def…

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 15/09/2026

"We're all looking for a system that really works for public safety but doesn't create more harm." Advocate and strategist Celeste Trusty sat down with the QC team to talk about why second chances must be part of a fair and equal criminal legal system.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 01/09/2026

Carissa Bermudez, the daughter of exoenree Fernando Bermudez, shared her "one thing" at the QC Symposium earlier this year — calling for more research into the impact of wrongful conviction on the families of exonerees.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 24/08/2026

Emily Galvin Almanza, author of "The Price of Mercy," says one way to create more just outcomes for people involved in the criminal legal system is to "have fewer cases in the system." Learn more about her book and her work at @partnersforjustice.bsky.social: www.emilygalvinalmanza.com/about

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 21/08/2026

Major update in Christian Castro extradition case: Minnesota has sued Texas in federal court asking a judge to order TX Gov. Abbott to sign the paperwork needed to extradite Mr. Castro back to MN for trial. QC Fellow @ethanlowens.bsky.social is back to discuss what this means, and what comes next.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 21/08/2026

Courts often assign community service hours but offer limited support in locating volunteer opportunities. A group of @upenn.edu researchers aims to improve the process through a new website — A Whole Community. @ethanlowens.bsky.social outlines the problem they aim to solve and their approach.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 14/08/2026

An ICE agent arrested in Texas back in May for shooting someone while on duty in Minnesota still hasn't been extradited, and everyone is starting to wonder why. Quattrone Center Fellow @ethanlowens.bsky.social, who studies interstate extradition, digs into three possible reasons for the delay.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/08/2026

@brandondelpozo.bsky.social, an assistant professor at [Brown University] and veteran law enforcement officer, says a big gap in criminal justice research lies at the intersection of criminal justice system contact and health outcomes.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 11/08/2026

Congratulations to our colleague and Quattrone Center affiliated faculty member, Professor Sandra Mayson, on her election to the American Law Institute! Learn more here: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/18...

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 10/08/2026

35 years ago this month, 22-year-old Fernando Bermudez was arrested in NYC for a murder he didn't commit. He served 18 years in prison before being exonerated. Here, Fernando and his daughter Carissa discuss the devastating impact wrongful convictions have on an entire family and community.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 28/07/2026

Rising @sas.upenn.edu senior Lauren Humphrey is spending her summer conducting research and data collection with the Quattrone Center's new Prosecution Lab. She shared about the experience recently with The Daily Pennsylvanian. Read more: bit.ly/4hyCJDF

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 27/07/2026

The newly-launched Penn Prosecution Lab is already making a difference. @philadao.bsky.social's @orengur.bsky.social and Eliza Ziegler talked with us about why this kind of collaboration is beneficial for prosecutors offices that want to use data and analytics to inform policy and practice.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 20/07/2026

If field sobriety tests are notoriously inaccurate, why are we still using them? In a new series from @wsmv.com , three experts from different corners of the criminal legal system provide their thoughts on field sobriety tests and their usage as evidence in courtrooms. Read more: bit.ly/4puoqC9

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 16/07/2026

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Penn Prosecution Lab. Watch QC Research Director Lindsay Graef and @upenn.edu Associate Professor Dr. Aurélie Ouss discuss this exciting development, and how this embedded model of research can make our criminal legal system more fair and efficient.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 09/07/2026

Our criminal legal system is known for pursuing justice wherever possible and placing people guilty of a crime into prison, but is that what survivors of crime truly want? QC Research Fellow Ethan Lowens offers #OneThing he believes we should be researching more in the field.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 07/07/2026

In 2021, Oregon experienced a sharp increase in fatal drug overdoses. Many attributed the rise to Oregon's new drug decriminalization policy. @brandondelpozo.bsky.social wasn't so sure, so he decided to study the issue. Watch now to see what he found.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 03/07/2026

False confessions played a role in 25% of wrongful convictions for murder — and we have clear policy reforms to prevent this grave injustice. QC Assistant Director @marissab.bsky.social digs into how these tragedies happen and the steps to reform.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 02/07/2026

A lot of research in the criminal legal system focuses on the beginning and end, but what about everything that happens in between? QC Research Fellow Lindsay Graef shares #OneThing she believes we should be researching more in the criminology field.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 24/06/2026

In a monumental act, KY Gov. Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 people who were convicted of helping enslaved Black Americans become free. In his Juneteenth address, he remarked, "When we have a chance to correct a historical wrong, we should do it." Read more: on.thegrio.com/4oM5dvr

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 22/06/2026

What's #OneThing in the criminal legal landscape that needs more research? DNA mixtures, says QC Project Manager Adina Thompson.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 17/06/2026

How many prosecutors do we actually need? QC Academic Director Paul Heaton shares #OneThing he believes is underresearched in the criminal legal field.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 15/06/2026

Can a defendant lose an appeal but still gain ground? QC Assistant Director @marissab.bsky.social dives into a recent federal case where a judge denied Carvaughn Johnson's habeas corpus petition on procedural grounds, but still asked the state's CIU to revisit potential problems in the case.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 11/06/2026

QC Academic Fellow Dana Bazelon answers the question we've been asking everyone: what's one area of the criminal justice system that needs more research? What's your answer? Leave it below in the comments!

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 10/06/2026

Big congrats to SMU Law School Asst. Professor (and former QC Fellow) @lauragabelson.bsky.social, who received the Joel R. Reiedenberg Award at the 2026 Privacy Law Scholars Conference for her article, "The Multidimensions of AI Chatbots as Evidence." Read her article: bit.ly/4v0WZBH

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 05/06/2026

Reporting from @foxcarolina.com indicates that counties in South Carolina are starting to change their practices on field drug tests, and we approve. Get the full story — with comments from QC Assistant Director Ross Miller — here: bit.ly/4xalOfZ

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 03/06/2026

QC Senior Advisor John Hollway shares how Sentinel Event Reviews can help us get to the bottom of the countless ways policies and practices intersect to cause injustice and harm in the criminal justice system. Learn more on SERs here: www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/q...

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 02/06/2026

Join us for a virtual book talk with John Lentini to discuss his newly-released book, Twice Burned: A Fire Scientist's Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions. June 24, 2026 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET Register here: bit.ly/4ai9Gjd

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 01/06/2026

In Philadelphia, June is Reentry Awareness Month, a monthlong reminder of the struggles that formerly incarcerated people face — including the support needed to avoid legal troubles. Did you know that recidivism rates nationwide have dropped around 20% over the last decade?

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 28/05/2026

Can you imagine what could be possible if we knew how they all intake and screen cases for wrongful convictions and official misconduct? QC Research Project Coordinator Taylor Migliori shares #OneThing she believes need more research in the world of criminal legal reform.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 26/05/2026

At our Symposium this month, Prof. Andrew Madrigal — whose father was wrongfully convicted and exonerated in California — spoke about the impact of wrongful conviction on the family members of exonerees. Many exonerees desperately want, but never get, an apology from officials, he said.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 18/05/2026

BIG congrats to our Affiliated Faculty Member Anjelica Hendricks on the Regina Austin Award for Innovation in Teaching! She won for her course Regulating Police. Learn more about Anjelica and her amazing work here: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/18525-2…

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 16/05/2026

Richard Glossip was freed on bond Thursday in Oklahoma while he awaits a new trial. Glossip, who has always maintained his innocence of the 1997 murder for which he was convicted and sentenced to death, has faced multiple execution dates and has eaten three "last meals."

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 15/05/2026

We hope you took something from this year's Symposium, met new collaborators, and enjoyed yourself in Philadelphia. Looking forward to seeing you in 2027!

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 15/05/2026

We want to thank all of our attendees — online and in-person — for another successful, eye-opening and pertinent 2026 Spring Symposium! It was amazing to connect and learn with practitioners, advocates, and academics alike. #QCJustice

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 13/05/2026

As we begin Day Two of #QCJustice, we are beyond grateful for all of our panelists and speakers for an awesome Day One. We were graced with four panels yesterday that explored the fact, fiction, and future of our criminal justice system — capped off with an amazing keynote by @amandaknox.com.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 13/05/2026

As we begin Day Two of #QCJustice, we are so grateful for all of our panelists and speakers for a great Day One. We were graced with three panels yesterday that explored the fact, fiction, and future of our criminal justice system and an amazing keynote from exoneree and journalist @amandaknox.com.

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

Day 1 of #QCJustice is in the books! Our guests enjoyed 4 discussions geared to celebrate what we've accomplished in #cjreform and stretch our imaginations on what can be possible when we work together. We'll share more details soon, but until then, enjoy our keynote recap with @amandaknox.com

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

Our last panel of the day focuses on AI and its affects on cellphone forensics. Representatives from Harvard Law School, Philadelphia's District Attorney's Office, and Tech Integrity Lab will join us in 15 minutes. Take a stretch break and be back by 3:30 p.m. ET! Watch #QCJustice: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

Our Spring Symposium is already at an electric start! We're back from lunch, and the conversation is picking back up! Share your moments, questions, and comments with us using the hashtag #QCJustice and we may feature you on our Everwall. Join our livestream now: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

#QCJustice will be reconvening in a few minutes to discuss the burgeoning caseload crisis in state criminal courts across the country. QC Research Fellow @ethanlowens.bsky.social will lead a discussion on how we got here, and what we can do to get out. DON'T MISS IT: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

Our next #QCJustice panel will explore forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a gamechanging tool used to both solve cold cases and correct wrongful convictions. How does it work, and what are its limitations? Find out in 15 minutes via our livestream! JOIN US: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

Join the #QCJustice livestream NOW to hear our keynote speaker @amandaknox.com discuss her wrongful conviction, path to exoneration, and her thoughts on the criminal legal system with QC Executive Director @tcita.bsky.social. WATCH NOW: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 12/05/2026

#QCJustice starts today (Tuesday, May 12th)! Hundreds of #criminaljustice reform leaders are coming together for discussion on the path toward a more just system. If you're not in Philly, there's still time to join us online — we go live at 9 a.m. ET. Join us: bit.ly/49orMzK

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 11/05/2026

We're honored to host academics, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates from all corners of the criminal justice system — including our keynote speaker, @amandaknox.com. Learn more about our Day One panelists below, and get more info on our website: www.law.upenn.edu/institutes/q... #QCJustice

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 11/05/2026

We're just a day away from our 2026 Spring Symposium, and we can't wait to welcome you for two days of conversation, education, and envisioning of better criminal justice reform. Check out tomorrow's agenda, then register today to join us from May 12-13: cvent.me/WO9qgn #QCJustice

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 07/05/2026

We would like to congratulate QC Research Fellow @ethanlowens.bsky.social, QC Affiliated Faculty Member @mcuellar.bsky.social, and Penn Criminology Graduate Student @mayamoritz.bsky.social on receiving a $100,000 grant from Projects for Progress via The Office of Social Equity and Community at Penn!

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Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice @quattronecenter.org · 06/05/2026

Congrats to editor Saul Kassin and all the contributors to the excellent new book "Champions of Innocence: Inside the Fight Against Wrongful Convictions." Contributors include @amandaknox.com, QC Policy Advisor Rebecca Brown, & more. Order your copy from Simon and Schuster: bit.ly/42ShrIF

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