The legal opinion could simplify the medical parole process for terminally ill prisoners.

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Three Oklahoma men involved in the group Oklahoma Predator Prevention were arrested Friday morning by members of a U.S. Marshall’s task force on felony warrants out of McLennan County, Texas. The men are charged with unlawful restraint and exposing the victim to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury.

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The Oklahoma Department of Corrections claims it has seized 4,000 contraband cell phones, some of which were linked to criminal activity, thus far in 2025.

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Despite laudable recent progress in Oklahoma law, the story of Nikole Janowski reveals the inadequacy of response to individuals suffering from epilepsy, particularly in regard to law enforcement.

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Joshua Christon was convicted in 2008 of a crime he may not have committed; similarities to the beleaguered prosecution of Richard Glossip have activist groups and Christon’s family calling for equal justice.

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"Are We Dating the Same Guy?" groups help women in Oklahoma and beyond share anonymous warnings about men in the dating scene, offering safety tips, support, and sometimes exposing predators. However, critics argue the format risks defamation and lacks accountability, sparking backlash from men and raising legal and ethical concerns.

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Channen Smith poses for a photo in his cell at the Mack Alford Correctional Center. (Provided photo) The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety agreed to return $62,000 to two brothers from Illinois one month after Oklahoma Watch reported on the seizure and the broader issue of civil asset forfeiture.  Meanwhile, the attorney general’s office is [...]

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A June 30 FCC order cleared the way for phone call rates, and commission payments to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, to increase.

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Harpe speaks during a hearing at the Oklahoma State Capitol in 2022. (Paxson Haws/The Oklahoman) Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe, one of the highest paid officials in state government, will step down on Sept. 30 to take a private sector job.  “I’m extremely proud of my time with ODOC and the State of [...]

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Oklahoma prison officials envision drones, call monitoring and AI technologies as the future, but advocates worry the tools create risks that extend beyond incarceration.

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