Chris Gelardi

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Chris covers the criminal-legal system in New York. His work has appeared in over a dozen other outlets, most frequently The Nation, The Intercept, and The Appeal.

 

Latest Articles By Chris Gelardi

Hochul Has a New Bail Proposal. It’s a Lot Like Her Old One.
Budget, Criminal Justice, New York State
Hochul Has a New Bail Proposal. It’s a Lot Like Her Old One.
With budget talks at a stalemate, Hochul offered the legislature new draft language on bail. It would accomplish largely the same result as her previous plan: a dramatic expansion in judges’ ability

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March 31
Why Does Rikers Island Still Lock People in Shower Stalls?
Criminal Justice, New York City, Reporting
Why Does Rikers Island Still Lock People in Shower Stalls?
So-called “de-escalation units” were supposed to help people cool off after violent encounters. But months after their implementation, Rikers staff still use the old brutal methods.

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March 22
Rikers Intake Is a Mess, But We Can’t Expect Too Much Progress, Federal Judge Rules
Criminal Justice, New York City
Rikers Intake Is a Mess, But We Can’t Expect Too Much Progress, Federal Judge Rules
Nearly a year and a half after they were supposed to fix their system, jail officials still don't know how long they’re keeping people in notorious intake pens.

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March 21
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