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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Inmate found dead in cell of Contra Costa County jail

62-year-old Victor Jose Faria was found unresponsive and pronounced dead in his Martinez Detention Facility cell; the Contra Costa DA and sheriff's office are investigating.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Bronx murder suspect jailed on Rikers Island dies, raising facility's death toll in 2025 to 15 amNewYork

A 33-year-old Bronx murder suspect, Kyron Randall, died of an apparent allergic reaction while detained at Rikers Island, becoming the 15th inmate death this year.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
New York City

Inmate found dead in cell at Rikers Island: DOC | amNewYork

An inmate at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island was found unresponsive and pronounced dead; authorities have launched an investigation and notified oversight agencies.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Bronx murder suspect jailed on Rikers Island dies, raising facility's death toll in 2025 to 15 amNewYork

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Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

South Bay jail inmate dies after allegedly attacking officers, getting restrained

Inmate Shacoby Kenny, 32, died after attacking custody staff, being restrained, becoming unresponsive, and later dying at a hospital.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Negligence case stemming from courthouse fall survives city's appeal | amNewYork

Removal of an inmate's cane allegedly caused his fatal fall; appellate court allowed the negligence lawsuit against the city to proceed.
US news
fromnewyorkupstate
3 months ago

Jurors see videos of Central NY prison guards brutally beating inmate Robert Brooks

Body-camera footage captured multiple prison guards brutally assaulting inmate Robert L. Brooks, leading prosecutors to charge three guards with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
New York Giants
fromnewyorkupstate
3 months ago

Jurors see videos of Central NY prison guards brutally beating inmate Robert Brooks

Four Axon body cameras secretly recorded multiple guards brutally beating inmate Robert L. Brooks; footage is central evidence in the murder trial of three guards.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Man charged in Jamaica Plain murder dies in custody

Taylor Hurst, held on a new murder charge after serving over a decade for killing his pregnant fiancée, died while in custody; prosecutors requested dismissal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US private prison healthcare industry grows despite alleged medical neglect

Medical staff at Santa Barbara county jail misdiagnosed a 57-year-old inmate's severe condition, mistaking symptoms of a perforated stomach for opioid withdrawal, leading to her death.
Public health
US news
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Shooter in Richmond restaurant killings is investigated after cellmate dies

An inmate's death leads to an investigation of his cellmate, a convicted murderer serving life for a double homicide.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
7 months ago

Trainee corrections officer, with a month on the job, found dead inmate

Inadequate training raises concerns about the preparedness of newly hired law enforcement personnel in critical situations.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

No charges to be filed in Redwood City jail inmate's death

No criminal charges will be filed in the overdose death of inmate Kyle Harrison, as his death was ruled accidental.
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Inmate, 56, dies at Main Jail in San Jose

An inmate, aged 56, was found unresponsive in the San Jose Main Jail, with early investigations indicating no signs of foul play.
San Jose Sharks
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Black Lives Matter

2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York

Two corrections officers charged with murder in inmate's brutal beating death.
Eight additional officers face related charges, including cover-up of the incident.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
Black Lives Matter

A 3-year legal saga over an inmate's death has its final day in court

The trial centers on the alleged abuse leading to the death of inmate Charles Givens by corrections officers at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York

Two corrections officers charged with murder in inmate's brutal beating death.
Eight additional officers face related charges, including cover-up of the incident.
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