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Most felons face deep obstacles in employment, housing and more - with a notable exception: Eric Foster
ATLANTA -- Do you know anyone who has been convicted of a felony? To a man (or woman), they will tell you that having a felony record is like getting hit with a life sentence, even after you did your time and paid your debt to society. In some ways, serving the time is the easy part. The hard part is after release. That’s when you learn about the other consequences, the collateral consequences, of a felony conviction. Once society has deemed you a “felon,” that designation hangs over you like a dark cloud.
Jail populations rise despite overall decline in correctional supervision
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - New data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals a complex shift in America’s correctional landscape. While the overall number of adults under supervision, including probation, parole, and incarceration, has declined for the 15th consecutive year, the number of people in jails and prisons increased by 3% in the last year.
Downtown retail space filled by magic...and illusion
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It’s an old retail building embracing the new retail environment. The majestic and historic May Company building -- more than 100 years old -- has seen key retail space open on the first floor, which sat vacant for more than a decade. “Having full, vibrant...
Horrifying Disclosure! WOMAN Accused of Stabbing, KILLING 3-Year-Old in Ohio Admits Previous Murder in Bakersfield
A woman suspected of murdering a toddler outside a Cleveland, Ohio supermarket claimed to have killed before, in Bakersfield. Bionca Ellis is accused of fatally stabbing a three-year-old boy outside a supermarket. Ellis is charged with murder, aggravated murder, attempted murder, and other offenses. During her arraignment on Monday, the 32-year-old pled not guilty to all seven charges.
Historic CLE church turning its former school into coffee house, campus ministry
Zion Lutheran Church on Prospect Avenue is working on its vision to turn its old school building, which has been closed for decades, into a coffee shop and campus ministry for local college students.
10 most expensive homes sold in Cleveland, June 3-9
A house that sold for $405,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cleveland in the past week. In total, 91 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $128,360. The average price per square foot was $100.
9 cool Cleveland sports memorabilia items, from 1920 to 1976, up for auction
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Nine Cleveland-related sports items are up for auction. The Lelands Auction sale – which runs through Saturday, June 29 – also includes a rare LeBron James 2003-04 rookie card and Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls game-worn Air Jordan 1 sneakers from his 1985 broken-foot game Oct. 29, 1985.
East Cleveland woman pleads guilty to murder of young mother
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 25-year-old woman pleaded guilty Monday to killing a young East Cleveland mother. Amelia Patrice Jackson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault for the fatal shooting of Tamasha Ussery, 22, in July 2023. Ussery was shot in the 1800 block of Taylor Rd. around...
Ohio mother pleads guilty to killing 3-year-old son
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A Cleveland mother entered a guilty plea Tuesday to a murder charge, admitting she killed her 3-year-old child last year. Timmeka Eggleton is scheduled to be sentenced in July. She could face up to 31 years in prison. Police said the young child, named Curtis, was...
Officer uses Taser on fan who ran onto GABP field, did backflip at Reds-Guardians game
Update: Judge to fan who crashed Reds game: 'Everybody thinks you landed that backflip' Original story: A fan who ran onto the field at Great American Ball Park during the 9th inning of Tuesday night's game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians did a backflip in front of a police officer, before...
Cleveland dad accused of killing 27-day-old baby wants to change guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland dad who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his 27-day-old baby boy was scheduled to be sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Monday; however, Deondre Hairston told the judge he wants to change his plea. In May, he pleaded guilty...
Longtime Cleveland basketball coach, administrator Sean O’Toole remains upbeat despite hospitalization
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sean O’Toole has worked tirelessly as a basketball coach and athletic director for more than 20 years around Greater Cleveland, and now that community is trying to give back to him as he faces medical obstacles. O’Toole, who is the Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Association...
Reds fan runs on field, does backflip before getting Tased
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A fan ran on the field at Great American Ball Park during the Cincinnati Reds-Cleveland Guardians game Tuesday, did a backflip and ran from police before being Tased, according to Hamilton County court records and video. An officer approached the fan but he did a backflip and...
'By then, I could be homeless.' Residents impacted by Cleveland City Hall closure amid cyber threat
Khadejah Cunningham yanked helplessly on the locked doors of Cleveland City Hall Tuesday afternoon. He quickly began to panic. The government building's closure was more than an inconvenience: Cunningham said it was the difference between being able to see his child or not. He needed a birth certificate to establish his paternity to begin his bid for custody of his daughter, but he left tearful and empty-handed.
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