News Inside returns with its annual highlight — the women’s issue. Our 2025 edition celebrates women in the correctional system who tend to have even less access to programming than incarcerated men do. We aim to help fill this gap by providing valuable information while showcasing their achievements.
This issue features several powerful narratives. Our centerpiece, on page 4, is a compelling photo essay that documents Jules and Samantha Werkheiser’s journey through wrongful imprisonment. Their story encompasses their love, the tragic loss of their newborn daughter, and the hope they discovered through their son Julius, who sustained them until their eventual exoneration.
We address a critical issue — domestic violence survivors serving sentences for crimes their abusers committed — on page 12. You’ll read about Pat Johnson, who received a life sentence in 1993 simply for being present when an abusive partner committed murder. After three decades, Pat continues to seek clemency
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