Monday, September 21, 2026

Cincinnati, US

72°F

Judge’s gavel on a courtroom bench representing an Ohio wrongful imprisonment compensation case.

News

Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Ohio will pay more than $507,000 to a Cincinnati man who spent 13 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. This marks another high-profile wrongful conviction case in Hamilton County. The wrongful imprisonment payout will go to Marcus Sapp. Ohio determined he met the state’s legal definition of a wrongfully imprisoned individual. The…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

Campaign Zero Cincinnati report feature image showing a Cincinnati Police cruiser, downtown Cincinnati skyline, and police stop data charts used in the debate over racial disparities in police stops.

Opinion Politics

Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

A statistical model is only as reliable as the variables it includes, and this report may be missing some of the most important ones. For example, Campaign Zero's analysis often highlights just how much data selection can impact results. What Campaign Zero Claims Campaign Zero's report, Contact Cards in Cincinnati: A Review of Racial Bias…

ByChristina HolbrookJune 19, 20260Comments

Blurred red and blue flashing lights from police cars at night.

News

Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

A new report examining Cincinnati police stop data has reignited discussions about racial equity in law enforcement. The study, conducted by Campaign Zero and based on Cincinnati Police Department contact card records, found that Black residents were stopped at significantly higher rates than white residents over a period spanning more than a decade. The findings…

ByNina OliverioJune 13, 20260Comments

Crime reporting concerns illustrated by a woman with duct tape covering her mouth, symbolizing silence, fear, and reluctance to report crime.

Opinion Politics

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments

Community Opinion Politics

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati. Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address. A Night That Changed a Family Forever On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…

ByCory BowmanJanuary 4, 20260Comments

Cincinnati’s Newsroom for the People.

Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Sign Up to Our Newsletter