'Like a War Zone': Prison Officers Used Unprecedented Force in August Attack, Incarcerated Women Say | KQED
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Women incarcerated at the Central California Women's Facility reported that prison officers used extreme measures such as pepper spray and rubber bullets during a recent unrest, raising significant concerns regarding their treatment.
Witnesses confirmed the chaos, stating that individuals screamed for help while restrained, indicating the severity of the situation, and highlighted the lack of post-incident decontamination that further exacerbated their distress.
Corene Kendrick from the ACLU expressed deep concern over the unprecedented use of force in this incident, calling it an extreme overreaction to what was described as a relatively minor situation.
Legal experts are horrified by the accounts of violence from staff at the facility, emphasizing the need for accountability and the importance of following established protocols concerning the use of chemical agents.
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