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New York City reaches $28 million settlement in Rikers Island lawsuit

The City of New York settled a civil rights lawsuit for $28 million after a woman's grandson attempted suicide in Rikers Island custody.

Nicholas Feliciano suffered brain damage after correction officers allegedly waited almost eight minutes before helping him during the suicide attempt. [ more ]

New York Post

1 month ago

New York City

New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for locking down prisons during a solar eclipse, citing violations of their religious rights.

The lawsuit involves six inmates with varying religious backgrounds, including a Baptist, a Muslim, a Seventh-Day Adventist, practitioners of Santeria, and an atheist. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 month ago

California

Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

Former correctional officer at a federal California women's prison sentenced to 6 years for sexually abusing inmates.

Investigation revealed rampant sexual abuse and cover-up at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

2 months ago

Social justice

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master appointed to oversee FCI Dublin due to rampant sexual abuse and cover-ups.

U.S. District Judge criticizes Bureau of Prisons for a 'dysfunctional mess' and intentional disregard of inmates' constitutional rights. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

2 months ago

Social justice

On Florida's death row, inmates often outlive the judges who condemn them

Delays and appeals often result in inmates outliving the judges who condemned them.

Florida inmates sentenced to death are more likely to have their sentences overturned than be executed. [ more ]