www.newsshopper.co.uk1 week agoNew York CityGentle and kind' man beaten to death by cellmate at HMP ThamesideThe tragic death of Quang Nguyen raises questions about prison safety protocols and the mental health support for inmates. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee1 month agoNew York City3 arrested after California prison worker exposed to tainted envelope dies, DOJ saysThree 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.uk6 months agoUK newsRadioactive gas detected at HMP Dartmoor forces closure of 180 prison cellsRadon 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 Post7 months agoNew York CityRikers inmate chokes female correction officer weeks after another attack left guard with fractured nasal bonesCorrection 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 ]