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.
The horrific reality of transgender individuals in Texas prisonsIncarcerated individuals face consistent mistreatment and lack of protection, especially transgender and LGBTQIA+ members.Transgender prisoners in Texas are subjected to harsh conditions and abuse, despite existing policies meant to protect them.
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.
The horrific reality of transgender individuals in Texas prisonsIncarcerated individuals face consistent mistreatment and lack of protection, especially transgender and LGBTQIA+ members.Transgender prisoners in Texas are subjected to harsh conditions and abuse, despite existing policies meant to protect them.
The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.The Eighth Amendment protection for prisoners is nearly impossible to enforce due to strict legal standards.
Dozens of Prisoners Allege a Culture of Violence by Guards at Federal Facility in VirginiaPrisoners at Lee federal prison have faced severe abuse and violence, indicating a deep-rooted issue in the treatment of incarcerated individuals.
From Patty Hearst to Lori Loughlin: Dublin FCI's most famous female prisonersThe closure of the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin follows revelations of systemic sexual abuse during the time celebrities Loughlin and Huffman were imprisoned.
She endured a traumatic cavity search when visiting a California prison. Now she won a $5.6-million settlementA $5.6 million settlement was reached after a traumatic cavity search was deemed 'state sanctioned torture' by Christina Cardenas.
More charges filed against FCI Dublin women's prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmatesAuthorities filed new charges against former FCI Dublin officer, Darrell Wayne Smith, accused of sexual assault on multiple women under his watch.
Infamous East Bay Women's Prison Hit With 12 Additional Sexual Assault Lawsuits | KQEDNew officials promising to improve conditions at FCI Dublin after scandalPlaintiffs alleging sexual assaults and mistreatment by prison officers at FCI Dublin
She endured a traumatic cavity search when visiting a California prison. Now she won a $5.6-million settlementA $5.6 million settlement was reached after a traumatic cavity search was deemed 'state sanctioned torture' by Christina Cardenas.
More charges filed against FCI Dublin women's prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmatesAuthorities filed new charges against former FCI Dublin officer, Darrell Wayne Smith, accused of sexual assault on multiple women under his watch.
Infamous East Bay Women's Prison Hit With 12 Additional Sexual Assault Lawsuits | KQEDNew officials promising to improve conditions at FCI Dublin after scandalPlaintiffs alleging sexual assaults and mistreatment by prison officers at FCI Dublin
Tennessee Prison Is Under Federal Investigation After Reports of AbuseThe Justice Department is investigating severe conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, highlighting understaffing and abuse concerns in private prisons.
Former Wisconsin Prison Warden and Employees Charged in Inmate DeathsFormer warden and prison employees charged in inmate deaths due to neglect and abuse at Wisconsin prison.
Prison guard beatings of women are 'rampant,' experts say. Push underway to free someHarassment, violence, and sexual assault by prison guards against incarcerated women is rampant, pushing former inmates like Amika Mota to advocate for change.