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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

6 mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says | CBC News

Six inmates remain at large after being mistakenly released from Ontario's jails, part of a larger issue involving over 150 improper releases since 2021.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 months ago

Santa Clara County revisits building a new jail - San Jose Spotlight

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.
Public health
NYC politics
fromAP News
11 months ago

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside official due to ongoing violence and dysfunction.
Federal intervention comes after a decade of failed oversight and increasing safety concerns.
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