https://www.mtpr.org/tags/doug-dewitz Doug Dewitz en-US Montana Public Radio Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:12:49 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2020-09-18/montana-inmates-son-recounts-her-battle-with-covid-19 Since the pandemic began, there’s been a steady back and forth in the criminal justice system about the health and safety of inmates. Advocates fear that detention could become a death sentence if inmates contract COVID-19. Law enforcement officials say they have to weigh mass releases against public safety. Charles Bolte brings us one inmate’s fight to stay alive. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:12:49 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2020-09-18/montana-inmates-son-recounts-her-battle-with-covid-19