Prosecutors Listen Inside Prisons | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 2m

California prosecutors are breaking tradition by heading inside prisons to sit down with inmates—no courtroom theatrics, just raw, honest conversations about crime, justice, and redemption. At San Quentin, once a death row fortress, now a hub for rehabilitation and the hit podcast Ear Hustle, top DA’s meet with those convicted of murder and carjacking. Many admit guilt and the harm they caused, forcing prosecutors to confront the human cost of their work. The talks then shift to smaller, inmate-led groups tackling tough questions: What’s real rehabilitation? Can we hire formerly incarcerated…