The article emphasizes the vital role of investigative journalism in revealing injustices within New York's criminal justice system. The author, Chris Gelardi, discusses the challenges faced by journalists in shedding light on issues that often remain concealed. With a significant decline in local news outlets, the need for in-depth coverage has become even more pressing. Gelardi highlights successful outcomes of their reporting, such as influencing legislation and policy reversals. The piece concludes with a call for support to sustain continued investigative efforts for a more transparent justice system.
If not for the article you just read, would the information in it be public? Or would it remain hidden - buried within the confines of New York's sprawling criminal-legal apparatus?
Our criminal justice reporting has been cited in lawsuits, spurred legislation, and led to the rescission of statewide policies.
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