Topher Sanders

Topher Sanders covers racial inequality for ProPublica.

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Prisons & Policing

The NYPD Repeatedly Promoted Cop Accused of Racist, Invasive Strip Searches

Eighty-six NYPD leaders have at least one credible misconduct allegation on file. This officer has the most.

By: Joaquin Sapien ,; Topher Sanders ,; Nate Schweber ,; ProPublica

September 11, 2020

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Environment & Health

Without Adequate Protective Gear, Doctors Fear They’re Infecting Patients

The CDC and hospitals have put medical providers and patients at risk as they fail to address national supply shortages.

By: Topher Sanders ,; Maya Miller ,; David Armstrong ,; ProPublica

March 20, 2020

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Prisons & Policing

A Lawsuit Over Ferguson’s “Debtors Prison” Drags On

The federal class-action claims thousands of people in Missouri were jailed because they couldn’t pay off fines.

By: Topher Sanders ,; ProPublica

June 2, 2019

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Immigration

In Immigrant Children’s Shelters, Sexual Assault Cases Are Open and Shut

Across the country, kids are reporting sexual assaults in immigrant children’s shelters.

By: Michael Grabell &; Topher Sanders ,; ProPublica

December 23, 2018

Human Rights

Arizona Threatens to Revoke Immigrant Children Shelter Licenses

The state says the facilities' operator, Southwest Key, displayed a “flippant attitude” after sexual abuse reports.

By: Topher Sanders &; Michael Grabell ,; ProPublica

September 23, 2018

Human Rights

Reports Allege Sexual Offenses, Missing Children at Immigrant Youth Shelters

Police reports and call logs challenge Trump's assertion that the shelters are safe havens for children.

By: Michael Grabell &; Topher Sanders ,; ProPublica

July 28, 2018

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Politics & Elections

A Wisconsin Republican Looks Back With Regret at Voter ID and Redistricting Fights

Dale Schultz ended 30 years in state politics lamenting the recent displays of partisanship on voting laws.

By: Topher Sanders ,; ProPublica

July 5, 2017

News

Videos Surface of a Death in Custody the LAPD Didn’t Want Released

Vachel Howard was arrested for driving under the influence. Hours later, he was dead. Here's what happened inside an LAPD jail.

By: Topher Sanders ,; ProPublica

August 19, 2016

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