Mark Puente, The Marshall Project, Author at Cleveland Scene

Political Dynasty Tarnished as Former Judge Celebrezze Pleads Guilty to Tampering

A former judge admits to guilt in a criminal case sparked by reporting by The Marshall Project – Cleveland. Sentencing will be at a later date.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Cleveland News

Behind the Indictment of Former Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze

How an FBI subpoena changed attitudes.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project January 19, 2026January 20, 2026

Cleveland News

Cuyahoga Judge Leslie Celebrezze Resigns After Being Charged With Records Tampering

Celebrezze resigned two years after The Marshall Project – Cleveland detailed how she steered nearly $500,000 in fees to a longtime friend.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Cleveland News

How a Public Record Cost Cuyahoga County Taxpayers $650,000

A worker’s demotion after releasing court records to The Marshall Project – Cleveland led to a lawsuit alleging retaliation and witness intimidation.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Ohio News

Getting a Single Parking Ticket in Lorain Led Hundreds to Lose Their Driver’s Licenses

A Marshall Project – Cleveland investigation has prompted city officials to stop issuing parking citations that, for years, led to license suspensions.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Cleveland News

Trumbull County Sheriff Will Now Lead Investigation Into Cleveland Woman’s Restraint Death

Amid criticism by the family of Tasha Grant and calls for an independent probe, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department changed its stance

by Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project, Mark Puente, The Marshall Project and Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Ohio News

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Track Pregnancy Outcomes in Jails and Prisons

A Marshall Project – Cleveland and News 5 investigation helped spark a bipartisan bill to track pregnancy outcomes in Ohio jails and prisons.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Cleveland News

Cleveland Police Hire Firm to Look for Potential Bias When Officers Encounter the Public

A preliminary analysis of 2024 traffic and investigatory stops by Sigma Squared found that Cleveland police did not target Black drivers, records show.

by Mark Puente, The Marshall Project October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Cleveland News