"I know, I said. It's all in your eyes: Green Haven."
"They ignore you, Unless you start a fire."
"After Downstate Correctional Facility closed in 2022, the massive job of holding and transporting hundreds of incarcerated people was crammed into a single roach-and-rat-infested cell block in Green Haven."
"In December 2024, Denis went back to court for a hearing to challenge his conviction."
Robert Lee Denis, who has served 18 years for manslaughter, recently returned to Eastern Correctional Facility after a court trip. His experiences reflect the grim realities of life in New York's prisons, especially during a challenging transition period following the closure of Downstate Correctional Facility. Denis described his worst experiences in the notorious Green Haven prison, highlighting issues of neglect and a history of misconduct that render places like Green Haven infamous among inmates. His future hangs on an upcoming court hearing to challenge his conviction, potentially altering his path forward.
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