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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Social justice

Revealed: Shortage of Tornado squad' prison riot officers despite rise in violence

Tornado squad officers trained to deal with riots decreased by a third, impacting prison safety.
Assaults on prisoners and staff have surged by 20%, reaching a record high. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

Inmate charged in stabbing attack of Derek Chauvin

A former gang member and FBI informant, John Turscak, has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at a federal prison in Arizona.
Turscak stabbed Chauvin 22 times and admitted that he would have killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't intervened quickly. [ more ]
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