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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
New York City

Gentle and kind' man beaten to death by cellmate at HMP Thameside

The tragic death of Quang Nguyen raises questions about prison safety protocols and the mental health support for inmates. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
New York City

3 arrested after California prison worker exposed to tainted envelope dies, DOJ says

Three people were arrested in connection to a correctional officer's death caused by handling drug-laced mail at U.S. Penitentiary Atwater. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Radioactive gas detected at HMP Dartmoor forces closure of 180 prison cells

Radon gas led to the closure of over 180 cells at HMP Dartmoor, with 194 prisoners transferred out due to safety concerns.
Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs in areas with high granite concentrations, leading to significant health risks like lung cancer. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
New York City

Rikers inmate chokes female correction officer weeks after another attack left guard with fractured nasal bones

Correction officers on Rikers Island faced violent assaults from inmates, leading to injuries and psychological trauma.
Officers express fear and apprehension about returning to work due to the recent violent incidents. [ more ]
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