California ex-prison guard found guilty of 64 charges of sexual abuse of womenRodriguez's convictions reveal systemic issues of sexual abuse and lack of accountability for prison guards in California's women's prisons.
CA lawmakers want more oversight of sexual assault complaints at women's prisonsCalifornia may add staff to oversee inmate complaints, but it still inadequately addresses the volume of sexual misconduct cases.
California ex-prison guard found guilty of 64 charges of sexual abuse of womenRodriguez's convictions reveal systemic issues of sexual abuse and lack of accountability for prison guards in California's women's prisons.
CA lawmakers want more oversight of sexual assault complaints at women's prisonsCalifornia may add staff to oversee inmate complaints, but it still inadequately addresses the volume of sexual misconduct cases.
N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate PrisonA 22-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten by prison guards, under investigation by state authorities.
10 guards charged over the fatal beating of 22-year-old NY inmate Messiah Nantwi, including 2 with murderTen New York prison guards have been indicted for the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, marking a concerning pattern of violence in state prisons.
N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate PrisonA 22-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten by prison guards, under investigation by state authorities.
10 guards charged over the fatal beating of 22-year-old NY inmate Messiah Nantwi, including 2 with murderTen New York prison guards have been indicted for the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, marking a concerning pattern of violence in state prisons.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmatesThe Federal Bureau of Prisons pays $116 million to settle claims of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, showcasing accountability for systemic failures.
Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guardsHistoric settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victimsThe settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.
Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse chargesDarrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.
Mistrial declared in sexual abuse trial of FCI Dublin prison guardA mistrial was declared in the case of a prison guard accused of sexually abusing inmates due to jury deadlock.
FCI Dublin Officer Pleads Not Guilty After Facing New Sex Abuse Charges | KQEDSmith faces trial in March for alleged sexual abuse at FCI Dublin amidst broader misconduct issues involving correctional officers.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmatesThe Federal Bureau of Prisons pays $116 million to settle claims of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, showcasing accountability for systemic failures.
Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guardsHistoric settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victimsThe settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.
Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse chargesDarrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.
Mistrial declared in sexual abuse trial of FCI Dublin prison guardA mistrial was declared in the case of a prison guard accused of sexually abusing inmates due to jury deadlock.
FCI Dublin Officer Pleads Not Guilty After Facing New Sex Abuse Charges | KQEDSmith faces trial in March for alleged sexual abuse at FCI Dublin amidst broader misconduct issues involving correctional officers.
U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina JailThe Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.
Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison unionPrison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.
U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina JailThe Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.
Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison unionPrison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.
Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYorkFamilies and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
Jail guards ignored screams for help as man tortured cellmate to death, lawsuit saysA mental health crisis led to Brandon Yates' arrest, and his subsequent death in jail raises serious concerns about negligence and wrongful death in custody.
Jury awards $3.3 million to father of mentally ill California inmate who died of fentanyl overdoseA federal jury awarded $3.3 million for the death of a mentally ill inmate due to fentanyl overdose in jail.
Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockupsCalifornia's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYorkFamilies and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
Jail guards ignored screams for help as man tortured cellmate to death, lawsuit saysA mental health crisis led to Brandon Yates' arrest, and his subsequent death in jail raises serious concerns about negligence and wrongful death in custody.
Jury awards $3.3 million to father of mentally ill California inmate who died of fentanyl overdoseA federal jury awarded $3.3 million for the death of a mentally ill inmate due to fentanyl overdose in jail.
Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockupsCalifornia's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
Former LASD jailer pleads no contest to sex crimes against inmateA former LA Sheriff’s custody assistant pleaded no contest to sex crimes against an inmate and faces an eight-year sentence.
N.Y. Prisons Loosen Solitary Confinement Rules as Wildcat Strikes SpreadNew York State has temporarily suspended some provisions of the HALT Act amid widespread corrections officer strikes and safety concerns in prisons.
New York prison guards arrested and charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate, governor saysPrison workers in New York are charged with murder after the fatal beating of an inmate, Robert Brooks, caught on body cameras.
Disturbing body cam footage shows NY prison guards brutally beating handcuffed inmate, leading to his deathThe brutal attack on Robert Brooks by prison guards raises serious concerns about inmate treatment and accountability within correctional facilities.
New York prison guards arrested and charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate, governor saysPrison workers in New York are charged with murder after the fatal beating of an inmate, Robert Brooks, caught on body cameras.
Disturbing body cam footage shows NY prison guards brutally beating handcuffed inmate, leading to his deathThe brutal attack on Robert Brooks by prison guards raises serious concerns about inmate treatment and accountability within correctional facilities.
CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario case | CBC NewsHigh phone call charges for inmates have spurred CRTC investigation and a class-action lawsuit against Bell Canada, addressing fairness in correctional telecommunications.
A California inmate died during the heat wave. What do state prison conditions look like?Incarcerated woman dies in Central California Women's Facility amid heat wave, raising concerns over extreme heat conditions in correctional facilities.
CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario case | CBC NewsHigh phone call charges for inmates have spurred CRTC investigation and a class-action lawsuit against Bell Canada, addressing fairness in correctional telecommunications.
A California inmate died during the heat wave. What do state prison conditions look like?Incarcerated woman dies in Central California Women's Facility amid heat wave, raising concerns over extreme heat conditions in correctional facilities.
Guards in Fatal Prison Assault Were Accused of Beating Inmates BeforeRepeated history of violence among corrections officers led to the death of inmate Robert Brooks.
Louisiana holds people in prisons past their release date, DoJ lawsuit allegesLouisiana's prison system faces DOJ lawsuit for systemic overdetention, violating inmates' rights and costing taxpayers.
Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facilityFlorida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.
What it's like to sleep in prison: Moldy mattresses, bright lights, nonstop noisePrison conditions may lead to severe sleep deprivation, affecting inmates' health and safety.Lawsuits against prisons highlight systemic issues regarding inmate care and rights.
Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: reportTransgender inmates are challenging Florida's new policies enforcing gender-affirming care as degrading and a violation of their rights.
Notorious Dublin Women's Prison Is Being Shuttered For Good, Feds SayFCI Dublin will permanently close due to staffing and infrastructure issues, not directly because of past abuse allegations.
Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prisonOthel Moore suffered fatal consequences while restrained in a prison spit hood, raising serious ethical concerns about inmate treatment.
Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deathsCoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.
Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prisonOthel Moore suffered fatal consequences while restrained in a prison spit hood, raising serious ethical concerns about inmate treatment.
Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deathsCoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.
In unusual rebuke of San Diego County sheriff, coroner rules diabetic man's jail death a homicide by neglectNeglectful medical response resulted in the death of a diabetic inmate, officially ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
In unusual rebuke of SoCal sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man's jail death a homicide by neglectNeglect in medical care at the Men's Central Jail led to the death of Keith Galen Bach, prompting the Medical Examiner's Office to classify it as homicide.
Inside the Brooklyn Federal Jail Where Sean Diddy' Combs Is Locked Up: Violence, Squalor, and DeathMDC Brooklyn is notorious for poor conditions including violence and deaths, impacting judicial decisions on inmate transfers.
If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?California may ban forced labor in prisons via Proposition 6, potentially leading to minimum wage for inmate work and challenging existing legal doctrines.
Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prisonRejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.
If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?California may ban forced labor in prisons via Proposition 6, potentially leading to minimum wage for inmate work and challenging existing legal doctrines.
Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prisonRejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.
Prisoners doused in bubbly as they walk free from prison under early release schemeHundreds of inmates were released early from prison, highlighting issues of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Letters: Inclusive and fair | Justice reform | Right-wing columns | Ignoring affronts | Bad to worseEthnic studies program must prioritize inclusivity and fairness while adhering to state curriculum standards.Inmates serving life without parole should have opportunities for a second chance and fairness in the justice system.
Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates sayRikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.
2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in OregonLuke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.
Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates sayRikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.
2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in OregonLuke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.
Death by Firing Squad Is a Legal Punishment, South Carolina's Top Court RulesSouth Carolina Supreme Court ruled electrocution, firing squad, or lethal injection as legal execution methods, allowing inmates to choose least painful option.
Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.