Tomeka Wallace was unaware of her son Demetrius's transfer to a Maine prison until she received a call from a prison official. Demetrius had participated in a hunger strike at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison to protest conditions there. Activist groups are working to raise awareness about inmate conditions, claiming that prison officials are blocking media access. The situation has drawn attention following several self-harm incidents. The department's spokesperson denied these claims but referenced unwritten rules about media inquiries, causing concern among press freedom advocates over transparency.
Tomeka Wallace received news of her son Demetrius's transfer to a Maine prison without prior notice, highlighting systemic issues within the carceral system.
Activist groups have raised awareness about conditions within Virginia's Red Onion State Prison and are pushing back against perceived media restrictions imposed by prison officials.
The Virginia Department of Corrections has faced scrutiny due to a series of self-harm incidents among incarcerated individuals, raising concerns over communication barriers.
Kyle Gibson, a spokesperson for the department, has denied allegations of obstructing media access while maintaining a level of opacity that alarms press freedom advocates.
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