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Prison self-harm at record high as deaths and assaults surge in overcrowding crisis

Self-harm incidents in UK prisons have reached unprecedented levels due to overcrowding and systemic failures, with alarming rates of violence and self-harm reported.

'How to Kill a Cop': Death, Despair and Corruption in California's Most Violent Prison | KQED

Prison misconduct by officers significantly contributed to a toxic environment, impacting both inmate safety and officer well-being.
A traumatic murder in prison ultimately led to a breaking point for officer Rodriguez, revealing extensive issues within the institution.

Prison self-harm at record high as deaths and assaults surge in overcrowding crisis

Self-harm incidents in UK prisons have reached unprecedented levels due to overcrowding and systemic failures, with alarming rates of violence and self-harm reported.

'How to Kill a Cop': Death, Despair and Corruption in California's Most Violent Prison | KQED

Prison misconduct by officers significantly contributed to a toxic environment, impacting both inmate safety and officer well-being.
A traumatic murder in prison ultimately led to a breaking point for officer Rodriguez, revealing extensive issues within the institution.
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Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, inclined' to putting jail under receiver | amNewYork

A Manhattan federal judge is moving towards appointing a federal receiver to control Rikers Island due to persistent violence and safety issues.

Drugs and weapons seized in sweep of jail where Sean Diddy' Combs is held

Authorities conducted a preplanned sweep of a Brooklyn jail housing Sean Diddy Combs, seizing drugs and weapons amid security issues.
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Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies launched an operation to address safety concerns at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, facing scrutiny over violence and poor conditions.

Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deaths

CoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies launched an operation to address safety concerns at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, facing scrutiny over violence and poor conditions.

Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deaths

CoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.
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Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report.

White Supremacist Gang Leader Among Three Killed in Fight at Nevada Prison

Escalation of violence in prisons can lead to fatal incidents, impacting inmates and the prison system.
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