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Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinement

Increased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.
The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.

Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinement

Increased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.
The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.
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#mental-health

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.

Urgent' action needed after Melbourne woman's near decade in solitary confinement in mental health facility, judge says

Judge calls for urgent action to end the prolonged solitary confinement of a woman in a forensic mental health facility.

I'm doing solitary confinement for a month to see if I go insane

Streaming a month of solitary confinement raises serious mental health concerns for both the creator and viewers.

This YouTuber is livestreaming in 'solitary confinement' for a month

YouTuber Norme tests his mental limits by livestreaming 30 days of solitary confinement, facing mixed reactions from viewers about his well-being.

In 'The Strike,' Filmmakers Illustrate the Issues With Solitary Confinement | KQED

The documentary explores the profound psychological impact of solitary confinement and the efforts of incarcerated individuals to advocate for humane treatment.

This Might Be the Worst Thing Happening in Texas Right Now

Solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons are inhumane and traumatizing, highlighting severe mental health issues among inmates.

Urgent' action needed after Melbourne woman's near decade in solitary confinement in mental health facility, judge says

Judge calls for urgent action to end the prolonged solitary confinement of a woman in a forensic mental health facility.

I'm doing solitary confinement for a month to see if I go insane

Streaming a month of solitary confinement raises serious mental health concerns for both the creator and viewers.

This YouTuber is livestreaming in 'solitary confinement' for a month

YouTuber Norme tests his mental limits by livestreaming 30 days of solitary confinement, facing mixed reactions from viewers about his well-being.

In 'The Strike,' Filmmakers Illustrate the Issues With Solitary Confinement | KQED

The documentary explores the profound psychological impact of solitary confinement and the efforts of incarcerated individuals to advocate for humane treatment.
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HMP Belmarsh: The high-security prison where Tommy Robinson is jailed

Tommy Robinson is sentenced to 18 months in solitary confinement after breaching a High Court injunction regarding libellous claims against a Syrian refugee.
#documentary

How a peaceful prison uprising ended torture in Pelican Bay

The documentary reveals a pivotal moment in 2011 when California prisoners confronted officials to negotiate the end of prolonged solitary confinement.

This week in Oakland: 'The Strike' film screening, Dia de los Muertos at OMCA, and the Bay Area Musical Improv festival

There's a plethora of Halloween events happening this week, catering to both kids and adults.
The documentary 'The Strike' highlights the struggle against solitary confinement and will screen at multiple theaters this week.
Drag Bingo at Drake's is a special Halloween-themed event combining entertainment and community involvement.

Why Some Ukrainians Aren't Happy With Navalny's Oscar Win

When Alexei Navalny's namesake documentary won an Oscar on Sunday, its victory was hailed by many in the U.S. as a rebuke of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Indeed, speaking through director Daniel Roher, the Russian opposition leader cited the unjust war of aggression in Ukraine as the reason he is currently in solitary confinement in a Russian prison.

Navalny' wins Oscar for best documentary as dissident's wife issues message of defiance.

Navalny, a film that followed the imprisoned Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny as he investigated his own near-fatal poisoning in 2020, won the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday, with Mr. Navalny's wife and daughter appearing onstage to deliver a message of defiance.Accepting the award, the Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher spoke out against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, and said he was there because Aleksei Navalny right now is languishing in a gulag six and a half hours outside of Moscow, and I want to remind the world that he is there.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to face public parole hearing

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will make his latest bid for freedom at a public parole hearing this week.The Parole Board review of one of the UK's longest serving prisoners to decide whether he should remain behind bars begins on Monday, making him the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case heard in public.

Charles Bronson to make latest bid for freedom this week

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will make his latest bid for freedom at a public parole hearing this week.The Parole Board review of one of the UK's longest serving prisoners to decide whether he should remain behind bars begins on Monday, making him the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case heard in public.

How a peaceful prison uprising ended torture in Pelican Bay

The documentary reveals a pivotal moment in 2011 when California prisoners confronted officials to negotiate the end of prolonged solitary confinement.

This week in Oakland: 'The Strike' film screening, Dia de los Muertos at OMCA, and the Bay Area Musical Improv festival

There's a plethora of Halloween events happening this week, catering to both kids and adults.
The documentary 'The Strike' highlights the struggle against solitary confinement and will screen at multiple theaters this week.
Drag Bingo at Drake's is a special Halloween-themed event combining entertainment and community involvement.

Why Some Ukrainians Aren't Happy With Navalny's Oscar Win

When Alexei Navalny's namesake documentary won an Oscar on Sunday, its victory was hailed by many in the U.S. as a rebuke of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Indeed, speaking through director Daniel Roher, the Russian opposition leader cited the unjust war of aggression in Ukraine as the reason he is currently in solitary confinement in a Russian prison.

Navalny' wins Oscar for best documentary as dissident's wife issues message of defiance.

Navalny, a film that followed the imprisoned Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny as he investigated his own near-fatal poisoning in 2020, won the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday, with Mr. Navalny's wife and daughter appearing onstage to deliver a message of defiance.Accepting the award, the Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher spoke out against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, and said he was there because Aleksei Navalny right now is languishing in a gulag six and a half hours outside of Moscow, and I want to remind the world that he is there.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to face public parole hearing

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will make his latest bid for freedom at a public parole hearing this week.The Parole Board review of one of the UK's longest serving prisoners to decide whether he should remain behind bars begins on Monday, making him the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case heard in public.

Charles Bronson to make latest bid for freedom this week

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will make his latest bid for freedom at a public parole hearing this week.The Parole Board review of one of the UK's longest serving prisoners to decide whether he should remain behind bars begins on Monday, making him the second inmate in UK legal history to have his case heard in public.
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#prison-reform

They wrote a book while locked in solitary confinement. Texas won't let them read it

Texas prisons have banned nearly 10,000 books, demonstrating extreme censorship practices.

Prison hunger strikers won limits on solitary confinement; now they are on trial again - 48 hills

The ongoing trial against hunger strikers demonstrates how prison authorities retaliate against activists challenging solitary confinement policies.

They wrote a book while locked in solitary confinement. Texas won't let them read it

Texas prisons have banned nearly 10,000 books, demonstrating extreme censorship practices.

Prison hunger strikers won limits on solitary confinement; now they are on trial again - 48 hills

The ongoing trial against hunger strikers demonstrates how prison authorities retaliate against activists challenging solitary confinement policies.
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Musician Jacob Hoggard requests bail, says he's in solitary jail cell amid threats | CBC News

Jacob Hoggard, in solitary confinement, claims threats to his safety amid ongoing appeals against his sexual assault conviction.
#mayor-eric-adams

Advocates rally against mayor's suspension of law to end solitary confinement

The rally demanded immediate implementation of Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement in NYC jails despite Mayor Adams's suspension order.

City Hall turmoil: Speaker Adams accuses Mayor Adams of attacks against the rule of law' and the City Council | amNewYork

City Council Speaker slams Mayor over undermining legislation and consolidating executive power.

Mayor Adams Is Poised for Defeat on 2 Criminal Justice Bills

The New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams's veto of two criminal justice bills.
The bills would force police officers to document more of their interactions with the public and would end solitary confinement in city jails.

Mayor Adams state of emergency' in NYC jails blocks parts of City Council-approved solitary confinement law | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency within the NYC jails to halt implementation of parts of a law banning solitary confinement.

Solitary confinement ban pause: Mayor Adams defends emergency jail order as Public Advocate Williams mulls lawsuit | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams faces legal challenge over executive order suspending parts of solitary confinement ban in city jails.

NYC Council Flips Mayor Vetoes on Policing, Solitary Confinement

The City Council voted to overrule Mayor Eric Adams' veto on two measures: the How Many Stops Act bill and the ban on solitary confinement in city jails.
The How Many Stops Act bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in police encounters, but Mayor Adams and police officials argue it will burden officers with more paperwork.

Advocates rally against mayor's suspension of law to end solitary confinement

The rally demanded immediate implementation of Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement in NYC jails despite Mayor Adams's suspension order.

City Hall turmoil: Speaker Adams accuses Mayor Adams of attacks against the rule of law' and the City Council | amNewYork

City Council Speaker slams Mayor over undermining legislation and consolidating executive power.

Mayor Adams Is Poised for Defeat on 2 Criminal Justice Bills

The New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams's veto of two criminal justice bills.
The bills would force police officers to document more of their interactions with the public and would end solitary confinement in city jails.

Mayor Adams state of emergency' in NYC jails blocks parts of City Council-approved solitary confinement law | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency within the NYC jails to halt implementation of parts of a law banning solitary confinement.

Solitary confinement ban pause: Mayor Adams defends emergency jail order as Public Advocate Williams mulls lawsuit | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams faces legal challenge over executive order suspending parts of solitary confinement ban in city jails.

NYC Council Flips Mayor Vetoes on Policing, Solitary Confinement

The City Council voted to overrule Mayor Eric Adams' veto on two measures: the How Many Stops Act bill and the ban on solitary confinement in city jails.
The How Many Stops Act bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in police encounters, but Mayor Adams and police officials argue it will burden officers with more paperwork.
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Inspector general report exposes violations of HALT Solitary Confinement Act

The HALT Act in New York State prisons faces widespread violations, including exceeding the 15-day cap on solitary confinement and lacking mandatory hearings.
#mayor-adams

Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Adams' controversial executive order suspending parts of a law banning solitary confinement is criticized by NYC officials and advocates.

Adams declares state of emergency to block solitary confinement ban

Mayor Adams declared a citywide 'state of emergency' to block a new City Council law limiting solitary confinement in jails.

Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Adams' controversial executive order suspending parts of a law banning solitary confinement is criticized by NYC officials and advocates.

Adams declares state of emergency to block solitary confinement ban

Mayor Adams declared a citywide 'state of emergency' to block a new City Council law limiting solitary confinement in jails.
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#nyc-jails

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails

Mayor Adams fights the good fight vs. Council ban on solitary confinement

Mayor Adams rejected the bill to ban all use of solitary confinement in NYC jails.
Solitary confinement is seen as a necessary and humane part of the correctional system to protect inmates and staff from violent criminals.

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

Emergency order suspends aspects of law banning solitary confinement in NYC jails

Mayor Adams fights the good fight vs. Council ban on solitary confinement

Mayor Adams rejected the bill to ban all use of solitary confinement in NYC jails.
Solitary confinement is seen as a necessary and humane part of the correctional system to protect inmates and staff from violent criminals.
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#kremlin

Putin trying to break my husband, says wife of jailed UK-Russian opposition figure

The wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza accuses the Kremlin of trying to cut off his connection to the outside world, similar to their treatment of Alexei Navalny.
Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a new Siberian penal colony and placed in solitary confinement as punishment for not standing up when commanded to rise by a guard.

Kara-Murza's wife says dream of a democratic Russia lives on DW 04/10/2024

Evgenia Kara-Murza advocates for jailed Kremlin opponents, like her husband, to not be forgotten, aiming to shape a future democratic Russia.
Solitary confinement is a harsh reality for Kremlin critics like Vladimir Kara-Murza, with limited human contact and severe living conditions.

Putin trying to break my husband, says wife of jailed UK-Russian opposition figure

The wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza accuses the Kremlin of trying to cut off his connection to the outside world, similar to their treatment of Alexei Navalny.
Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a new Siberian penal colony and placed in solitary confinement as punishment for not standing up when commanded to rise by a guard.

Kara-Murza's wife says dream of a democratic Russia lives on DW 04/10/2024

Evgenia Kara-Murza advocates for jailed Kremlin opponents, like her husband, to not be forgotten, aiming to shape a future democratic Russia.
Solitary confinement is a harsh reality for Kremlin critics like Vladimir Kara-Murza, with limited human contact and severe living conditions.
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#ice

ICE kept a California immigrant in solitary confinement for two years, study finds

ICE used solitary confinement over 14,000 times between 2018 and 2023, with average placements lasting a month.
The United Nations considers solitary confinement longer than 15 consecutive days a form of torture.

ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts

Charles Leo Daniel was held in solitary confinement for an extended period before his death.
There have been multiple suicide attempts and hunger strikes at the NWDC following Daniel's death.

ICE kept a California immigrant in solitary confinement for two years, study finds

ICE used solitary confinement over 14,000 times between 2018 and 2023, with average placements lasting a month.
The United Nations considers solitary confinement longer than 15 consecutive days a form of torture.

ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts

Charles Leo Daniel was held in solitary confinement for an extended period before his death.
There have been multiple suicide attempts and hunger strikes at the NWDC following Daniel's death.
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Concerns raised over solitary confinement in Queensland youth detention after deaths of two First Nations boys

Solitary confinement used in youth detention raises concerns
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in detention centers

Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants

The US government has placed detained immigrants in solitary confinement over 14,000 times in the last five years, with an average duration almost twice the UN's recommended threshold for torture.
The report highlights cases of extreme physical, verbal, and sexual abuse of immigrants held in solitary cells, and a growing proportion of detainees are being held in private prison facilities with little accountability.
#new-york-city-council

New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams

The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.
The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it.

NYC Council rejects Mayor Adams' veto on controversial cop-stops bill critics believe will make city less safe

The New York City Council has rejected Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the controversial NYPD bill that will require officers to document nearly every interaction with the public.
The council also rejected Adams' veto of a second piece of legislation that bans solitary confinement in New York City jails.

NYC Mayor Vetoes Bill Aimed At Police Accountability

New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would have eliminated solitary confinement and another requiring police officers to more thoroughly document stops.
Adams defended his veto by saying that restrictions on solitary confinement would make jails more dangerous and the new requirements for officers would create more paperwork for law enforcement, possibly creating a danger to public safety.

NYC Council Overrides Mayor's Solitary Confinement Veto

The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes on a solitary confinement ban and a bill to document police stops.
The legislation on solitary confinement limits isolating inmates to four hours with exceptions for immediate threats or high risk of violence.

'Wrong Side of History': NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed two bills passed by the New York City Council, one banning solitary confinement in city jails and the other increasing transparency and oversight of the NYPD.
Solitary confinement is considered torture and has been linked to deaths at New York's Rikers Island. The veto of the bills has been met with criticism from advocates and officials.

New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams

The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.
The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it.

NYC Council rejects Mayor Adams' veto on controversial cop-stops bill critics believe will make city less safe

The New York City Council has rejected Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the controversial NYPD bill that will require officers to document nearly every interaction with the public.
The council also rejected Adams' veto of a second piece of legislation that bans solitary confinement in New York City jails.

NYC Mayor Vetoes Bill Aimed At Police Accountability

New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would have eliminated solitary confinement and another requiring police officers to more thoroughly document stops.
Adams defended his veto by saying that restrictions on solitary confinement would make jails more dangerous and the new requirements for officers would create more paperwork for law enforcement, possibly creating a danger to public safety.

NYC Council Overrides Mayor's Solitary Confinement Veto

The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes on a solitary confinement ban and a bill to document police stops.
The legislation on solitary confinement limits isolating inmates to four hours with exceptions for immediate threats or high risk of violence.

'Wrong Side of History': NYC Mayor Adams Vetoes Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed two bills passed by the New York City Council, one banning solitary confinement in city jails and the other increasing transparency and oversight of the NYPD.
Solitary confinement is considered torture and has been linked to deaths at New York's Rikers Island. The veto of the bills has been met with criticism from advocates and officials.
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#nypd

NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetoes ban on solitary confinement and bill expanding police transparency

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has vetoed legislation to ban solitary confinement in city jails and to require more transparency on NYPD data.
If the bill were to take effect, the Department of Correction would no longer be able to protect people in custody or union workers charged with their safety from violent individuals.

"Wrong Side of History": NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Ban on Solitary Confinement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed bills that would have banned solitary confinement in city jails and increased oversight of the NYPD.
The bills passed the NYC Council with enough votes to override the veto.

City Council overrides mayor's veto, enacts sweeping police reform and solitary confinement ban

The New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes of two criminal justice reform bills.
The How Many Stops Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the NYPD by collecting and disclosing data on investigative stops.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetoes ban on solitary confinement and bill expanding police transparency

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has vetoed legislation to ban solitary confinement in city jails and to require more transparency on NYPD data.
If the bill were to take effect, the Department of Correction would no longer be able to protect people in custody or union workers charged with their safety from violent individuals.

"Wrong Side of History": NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Ban on Solitary Confinement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed bills that would have banned solitary confinement in city jails and increased oversight of the NYPD.
The bills passed the NYC Council with enough votes to override the veto.

City Council overrides mayor's veto, enacts sweeping police reform and solitary confinement ban

The New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes of two criminal justice reform bills.
The How Many Stops Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the NYPD by collecting and disclosing data on investigative stops.
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#new-york-city

New York Mayor Vetoes Bills He Says Would 'Handcuff' Police

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed legislation that would ban solitary confinement in city jails and require police officers to document more of their stops.
Adams and the labor union representing jail guards argue that banning solitary confinement would make it more difficult to protect jail workers from violence.

Federal monitor slams City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, backs Adams

The federal monitor overseeing Big Apple jails criticizes the City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, saying it will worsen dangerous conditions in jails.
The monitor argues that solitary confinement is necessary for jail safety and removing it undermines the goal of protecting individuals in custody.

NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed bills aimed at banning solitary confinement and increasing transparency in police encounters.
The City Council has enough votes to override the mayor's vetoes, setting up a faceoff between the two.

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.

New York Mayor Vetoes Bills He Says Would 'Handcuff' Police

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed legislation that would ban solitary confinement in city jails and require police officers to document more of their stops.
Adams and the labor union representing jail guards argue that banning solitary confinement would make it more difficult to protect jail workers from violence.

Federal monitor slams City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, backs Adams

The federal monitor overseeing Big Apple jails criticizes the City Council's move to ban solitary confinement, saying it will worsen dangerous conditions in jails.
The monitor argues that solitary confinement is necessary for jail safety and removing it undermines the goal of protecting individuals in custody.

NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed bills aimed at banning solitary confinement and increasing transparency in police encounters.
The City Council has enough votes to override the mayor's vetoes, setting up a faceoff between the two.

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.
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Mayor Adams vetoes Council bill banning solitary confinement in city jails | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill that would ban solitary confinement in city jails, citing concerns for the safety of inmates and prison workers.
The bill aims to guarantee inmates at least 14 hours outside of their cell in a congregate setting, but Adams argues that it would hinder the Department of Correction's ability to protect people in custody and the safety of union workers.

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime.

New York City mayor's final push to block law-enforcement measures

Eric Adams is opposing legislation that would restrict police powers and limit solitary confinement in jails.
The federal monitor overseeing Rikers Island also opposes the solitary confinement legislation, aligning with Adams' stance.
#solitary confinement

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books can provide an escape from difficult situations like solitary confinement.
Reading can help transport readers to different worlds and provide a sense of freedom.
Books have the power to connect people across time and space.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books provided a sense of escape and transformation during the author's time in solitary confinement.
Literature has the power to transport us to another world.
Inmates in the prison ward created a secret library to escape prison control over what they read.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books can provide an escape from difficult situations like solitary confinement.
Reading can help transport readers to different worlds and provide a sense of freedom.
Books have the power to connect people across time and space.

Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books provided a sense of escape and transformation during the author's time in solitary confinement.
Literature has the power to transport us to another world.
Inmates in the prison ward created a secret library to escape prison control over what they read.
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How To Leave Biglaw, Switch Practice Areas, And Come Back Stronger For The Win

The author shares her experience of leaving Biglaw and finding a new practice area that inspired her.
Attending CLEs and taking on pro bono matters in areas of interest can help gain experience and information about a new practice area.
A pro bono client's experience of solitary confinement helped the author realize that she needed a change.

The Supreme Court Really Doesn't Like Prisoners

The US Supreme Court's three liberal justices objected to the court's decision to not hear the appeal of a former inmate held in solitary confinement.
The case raises concerns about the protection of inmates' rights and highlights a split among the justices.
#people

All we learned about Charles Bronson at notorious prisoner's parole hearing

After nearly 50 years behind bars, one of Britain's most notorious prisoners is hoping to win his freedom.Earlier this month Charles Bronson attended a parole board hearing from behind bars, and a decision is expected to be made soon.Full of colourful revelations, here are some of the things we have learned about the long-term prisoner and his time behind bars from the two days of public hearings: Charles Bronson has been behind bars for nearly half a century - Bronson has spent most of the past 48 years behind bars, apart from two brief stints of freedom where he reoffended.

The Panopticon Effect - 99% Invisible

In the Netherlands, about an hour and a half south of Amsterdam, there's a city called Breda.Like many Dutch towns, it has cozy narrow streets, canals and plenty of bicycles.But there's one historic building - right in the middle of town that really stands out from the rest.It's a big, cylindrical structure, four stories tall, capped with this massive greenish-gray dome nearly a hundred twenty five feet up.

GEO Group sickened ICE detainees with hazardous chemicals for months, a lawsuit says

People walk outside the U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Processing Center operated by GEO Group Inc. in Adelanto, Calif.The company is facing a lawsuit for the alleged use of hazardous chemicals in the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.Richard Vogel/AP A new lawsuit filed against one of the nation's largest for-profit prison operators, GEO Group Inc., alleges the company improperly used toxic chemicals to clean its detention centers, causing inmates to get sick.

Latest in Ukraine: Expectation is rising for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia

Ukrainian military personnel receive training on German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks at a Spanish army training center in Zaragoza, Spain, on Monday.Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.What to watch Observers await plans for Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Moscow and meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Toronto filmmaker Sarah Polley among Canadian triumphs at the Oscars | CBC News

An extraordinary win for Toronto writer-director Sarah Polley was one of many pivotal points during a victorious night for Team Canada at the Oscars, with additional key wins for Montreal prosthetics designer Adrien Morot and Toronto documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher.Polley, who directed an adaptation of Manitoba author Miriam Toews's novel Women Talking, won for best adapted screenplay.

Hospitals Struggling To Stay Afloat Across California | KQED

Half of California hospitals are losing money everyday.Madera Community Hospital is just the latest to close due to financial issues.And experts predict many more will follow across the state.Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED
Emergency Hospital Declaration Lifted In Fresno County
In Fresno County, an emergency hospital declaration has just been lifted, despite area hospitals still dealing with an overcrowding crisis.

All we learned about Charles Bronson at notorious prisoner's parole hearing

After nearly 50 years behind bars, one of Britain's most notorious prisoners is hoping to win his freedom.Earlier this month Charles Bronson attended a parole board hearing from behind bars, and a decision is expected to be made soon.Full of colourful revelations, here are some of the things we have learned about the long-term prisoner and his time behind bars from the two days of public hearings: Charles Bronson has been behind bars for nearly half a century - Bronson has spent most of the past 48 years behind bars, apart from two brief stints of freedom where he reoffended.

The Panopticon Effect - 99% Invisible

In the Netherlands, about an hour and a half south of Amsterdam, there's a city called Breda.Like many Dutch towns, it has cozy narrow streets, canals and plenty of bicycles.But there's one historic building - right in the middle of town that really stands out from the rest.It's a big, cylindrical structure, four stories tall, capped with this massive greenish-gray dome nearly a hundred twenty five feet up.

GEO Group sickened ICE detainees with hazardous chemicals for months, a lawsuit says

People walk outside the U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Processing Center operated by GEO Group Inc. in Adelanto, Calif.The company is facing a lawsuit for the alleged use of hazardous chemicals in the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.Richard Vogel/AP A new lawsuit filed against one of the nation's largest for-profit prison operators, GEO Group Inc., alleges the company improperly used toxic chemicals to clean its detention centers, causing inmates to get sick.

Latest in Ukraine: Expectation is rising for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia

Ukrainian military personnel receive training on German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks at a Spanish army training center in Zaragoza, Spain, on Monday.Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.What to watch Observers await plans for Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Moscow and meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Toronto filmmaker Sarah Polley among Canadian triumphs at the Oscars | CBC News

An extraordinary win for Toronto writer-director Sarah Polley was one of many pivotal points during a victorious night for Team Canada at the Oscars, with additional key wins for Montreal prosthetics designer Adrien Morot and Toronto documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher.Polley, who directed an adaptation of Manitoba author Miriam Toews's novel Women Talking, won for best adapted screenplay.

Hospitals Struggling To Stay Afloat Across California | KQED

Half of California hospitals are losing money everyday.Madera Community Hospital is just the latest to close due to financial issues.And experts predict many more will follow across the state.Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED
Emergency Hospital Declaration Lifted In Fresno County
In Fresno County, an emergency hospital declaration has just been lifted, despite area hospitals still dealing with an overcrowding crisis.
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Former Georgia sheriff who ordered detainees to be strapped to restraint chair sentenced to 18 months prison

The former sheriff of a suburban Atlanta county was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in federal prison on civil rights charges related to his treatment of incarcerated people, according to the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.Victor Hill, previously the Clayton County sheriff, was found guilty in October 2022 on six counts related to incidents in which prosecutors said he ordered detainees to be strapped into a restraint chair and left there for hours.

US May Consider Alexander Vinnik for Prisoner Exchange With Russia, Lawyer Says Bitcoin News

Crypto exchange BTC-e's alleged operator Alexander Vinnik may be a candidate for prisoner swap between the United States and Russia.That's according to a statement by one of his lawyers for Russian media.The latest court hearing in Vinnik's case has been postponed.Russian Accused of Laundering Billions Through Crypto May Return Home, According to Lawyer A lawyer for Alexander Vinnik, alleged operator of the infamous cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, believes that his client may be considered for an exchange of prisoners between the United States and the Russian Federation.

Charles Bronson on prison, his violent past and his wishes for the future

Prisoner Charles Bronson, who has spent nearly 50 years behind bars, gave a colourful account of his time in prison during his parole hearing on Monday.Giving evidence in what is only the second ever parole hearing to be held in public in England and Wales, Bronson held forth on various topics.On the current conditions in prison: Bronson said in the past he has been on wings that were cold, empty and f****** brutal, but now things are much more comfortable.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson facing public Parole Board hearing next month

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will face a public parole hearing next month when he makes his latest bid for freedom.The Parole Board has confirmed the latest case review of one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners, to decide whether he should remain behind bars, will take place on Monday, March 6 and continue on Wednesday, March 8.

Putin foe Navalny says he's in solitary cell for 6 months

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in a social media post published Wednesday that prison authorities have placed him in a one-person cell for six months, a move his lawyer described as part of authorities' efforts to damage Navalny's health.Navalny, 46, said on Instagram that he had been denied the opportunity to visit with his family for the past eight months.

Germany urges Russia to give Alexei Navalny medical care DW 01/13/2023

PoliticsRussian Federation 01/13/2023January 13, 2023 Germany is calling on Russian authorities to provide "urgent" medical care to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.The dissident has said he is being denied access to basic medical treatment, despite being sick.The German government on Friday said Russian authorities should provide "urgent medical assistance" to Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

Former Georgia sheriff who ordered detainees to be strapped to restraint chair sentenced to 18 months prison

The former sheriff of a suburban Atlanta county was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in federal prison on civil rights charges related to his treatment of incarcerated people, according to the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.Victor Hill, previously the Clayton County sheriff, was found guilty in October 2022 on six counts related to incidents in which prosecutors said he ordered detainees to be strapped into a restraint chair and left there for hours.

US May Consider Alexander Vinnik for Prisoner Exchange With Russia, Lawyer Says Bitcoin News

Crypto exchange BTC-e's alleged operator Alexander Vinnik may be a candidate for prisoner swap between the United States and Russia.That's according to a statement by one of his lawyers for Russian media.The latest court hearing in Vinnik's case has been postponed.Russian Accused of Laundering Billions Through Crypto May Return Home, According to Lawyer A lawyer for Alexander Vinnik, alleged operator of the infamous cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, believes that his client may be considered for an exchange of prisoners between the United States and the Russian Federation.

Charles Bronson on prison, his violent past and his wishes for the future

Prisoner Charles Bronson, who has spent nearly 50 years behind bars, gave a colourful account of his time in prison during his parole hearing on Monday.Giving evidence in what is only the second ever parole hearing to be held in public in England and Wales, Bronson held forth on various topics.On the current conditions in prison: Bronson said in the past he has been on wings that were cold, empty and f****** brutal, but now things are much more comfortable.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson facing public Parole Board hearing next month

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will face a public parole hearing next month when he makes his latest bid for freedom.The Parole Board has confirmed the latest case review of one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners, to decide whether he should remain behind bars, will take place on Monday, March 6 and continue on Wednesday, March 8.

Putin foe Navalny says he's in solitary cell for 6 months

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in a social media post published Wednesday that prison authorities have placed him in a one-person cell for six months, a move his lawyer described as part of authorities' efforts to damage Navalny's health.Navalny, 46, said on Instagram that he had been denied the opportunity to visit with his family for the past eight months.

Germany urges Russia to give Alexei Navalny medical care DW 01/13/2023

PoliticsRussian Federation 01/13/2023January 13, 2023 Germany is calling on Russian authorities to provide "urgent" medical care to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.The dissident has said he is being denied access to basic medical treatment, despite being sick.The German government on Friday said Russian authorities should provide "urgent medical assistance" to Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
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Putin critic Alexei Navalny learns documentary about him won Academy Award

Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny was a far cry from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles when a film about him won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature on Sunday night.But he learned of the honor for the "Navalny" doc on Monday while locked in solitary confinement more than 100 miles east of Moscow, according to his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh.
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UK imposes sanctions on Iran after execution of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari

Britain has imposed sanctions on the Iranian prosecutor general after the country's execution of the British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari, while Iran has summoned the UK ambassador.Akbar was executed on Saturday after Iranian authorities claimed he was an MI6 spy, charges his family and the Foreign Office deny.

Human rights campaigners hit out at Iran's execution of Alireza Akbari

Human rights campaigners have condemned Iran for having pitifully little respect for the right to life after it executed British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari on spy charges.The comments from Amnesty International UK came after Iranian state media on Saturday announced that Mr Akbari, a former Tehran defence official who was seen by the Islamic Republic as a reforming moderate, had been hanged.

British-Iranian man appears in heavily edited confession' shown on Iranian TV

A British-Iranian man sentenced to death for allegedly spying against Iran, gave information to MI6 agents on Iran's nuclear programme, according to a heavily-edited confession aired on Iranian state television.During the video, Alireza Akbari is also asked about the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was shot dead in 2020.

UK imposes sanctions on Iran after execution of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari

Britain has imposed sanctions on the Iranian prosecutor general after the country's execution of the British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari, while Iran has summoned the UK ambassador.Akbar was executed on Saturday after Iranian authorities claimed he was an MI6 spy, charges his family and the Foreign Office deny.

Human rights campaigners hit out at Iran's execution of Alireza Akbari

Human rights campaigners have condemned Iran for having pitifully little respect for the right to life after it executed British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari on spy charges.The comments from Amnesty International UK came after Iranian state media on Saturday announced that Mr Akbari, a former Tehran defence official who was seen by the Islamic Republic as a reforming moderate, had been hanged.

British-Iranian man appears in heavily edited confession' shown on Iranian TV

A British-Iranian man sentenced to death for allegedly spying against Iran, gave information to MI6 agents on Iran's nuclear programme, according to a heavily-edited confession aired on Iranian state television.During the video, Alireza Akbari is also asked about the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was shot dead in 2020.
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James Cleverly says Iran must halt execution of British citizen

The UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has urged the Iranian government not to press ahead with plans to execute a British-Iranian dual national found guilty of spying for MI6.Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian deputy defence minister who has lived in the UK for more than a decade, could be executed within days after he was found guilty by the revolutionary courts of being a senior spy for M16.

UK urges Iran to halt execution of British-Iranian dual national

The UK has condemned the planned execution of a British-Iranian dual national by Iran.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly appealed to Iranian authorities not to go ahead with the execution of Alireza Akbari, a former senior defence official reportedly charged with spying for British intelligence.Mr Cleverly tweeted: Iran must halt the execution of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari and immediately release him.

UK urges Iran to halt execution of British-Iranian man accused of spying for MI6

The UK has condemned the planned execution of a British-Iranian man accused of spying by Iran.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly appealed to Iranian authorities not to go ahead with the execution of Alireza Akbari, a former senior defence official reportedly charged with spying for British intelligence agency MI6.

James Cleverly says Iran must halt execution of British citizen

The UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has urged the Iranian government not to press ahead with plans to execute a British-Iranian dual national found guilty of spying for MI6.Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian deputy defence minister who has lived in the UK for more than a decade, could be executed within days after he was found guilty by the revolutionary courts of being a senior spy for M16.

UK urges Iran to halt execution of British-Iranian dual national

The UK has condemned the planned execution of a British-Iranian dual national by Iran.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly appealed to Iranian authorities not to go ahead with the execution of Alireza Akbari, a former senior defence official reportedly charged with spying for British intelligence.Mr Cleverly tweeted: Iran must halt the execution of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari and immediately release him.

UK urges Iran to halt execution of British-Iranian man accused of spying for MI6

The UK has condemned the planned execution of a British-Iranian man accused of spying by Iran.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly appealed to Iranian authorities not to go ahead with the execution of Alireza Akbari, a former senior defence official reportedly charged with spying for British intelligence agency MI6.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's emotional meeting with tennis star Sir Andy Murray

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has recalled watching Sir Andy Murray win Wimbledon from solitary confinement in an Iranian prison, during an emotional meeting with the British tennis star.The 44-year-old British-Iranian dual national said Sir Andy offered a connection to her life outside prison and an escape from her six-year detention.

Navalny accuses the prison authorities of using his health as a tool to put pressure on him.

Aleksei A. Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader who survived an assassination attempt that was believed to have been orchestrated by the Kremlin, says he is suffering from increasingly bad back pain after months in solitary confinement at a penal colony.Mr. Navalny said in a series of posts on Twitter on Monday that he had been injected with unknown medication that failed to alleviate the pain, and he accused the authorities of deliberately withholding his medical records from him.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's emotional meeting with tennis star Sir Andy Murray

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has recalled watching Sir Andy Murray win Wimbledon from solitary confinement in an Iranian prison, during an emotional meeting with the British tennis star.The 44-year-old British-Iranian dual national said Sir Andy offered a connection to her life outside prison and an escape from her six-year detention.

Navalny accuses the prison authorities of using his health as a tool to put pressure on him.

Aleksei A. Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader who survived an assassination attempt that was believed to have been orchestrated by the Kremlin, says he is suffering from increasingly bad back pain after months in solitary confinement at a penal colony.Mr. Navalny said in a series of posts on Twitter on Monday that he had been injected with unknown medication that failed to alleviate the pain, and he accused the authorities of deliberately withholding his medical records from him.
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