A Glimpse of Beauty in an Ugly PlaceThe author reflects on the challenges and skepticism inherent in being a prison chaplain.
Rikers Island sees yet another inmate death the fifth in-custody fatality this year | amNewYorkRikers Island continues to experience inmate deaths, raising concerns about the facility's condition and management.
Rikers Island security chief sacked week after correction officer union called for ouster: sourcesRonald Brereton was dismissed as Rikers security chief after mounting violent incidents prompted a union demand for accountability and improved officer safety.
Rikers Island sees yet another inmate death the fifth in-custody fatality this year | amNewYorkRikers Island continues to experience inmate deaths, raising concerns about the facility's condition and management.
Rikers Island security chief sacked week after correction officer union called for ouster: sourcesRonald Brereton was dismissed as Rikers security chief after mounting violent incidents prompted a union demand for accountability and improved officer safety.
Hochul Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Fatal Attack on InmateGovernor Hochul has mandated the firing of corrections staff in response to the fatal beating of inmate Robert L. Brooks.
Man found dead in San Mateo County jailA man died in custody at San Mateo County's Maple Street Correctional Center, prompting independent investigations.
Hochul Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Fatal Attack on InmateGovernor Hochul has mandated the firing of corrections staff in response to the fatal beating of inmate Robert L. Brooks.
Man found dead in San Mateo County jailA man died in custody at San Mateo County's Maple Street Correctional Center, prompting independent investigations.
N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate PrisonA 22-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten by prison guards, under investigation by state authorities.
Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former InmatesThe appointment of Bennie Thorpe as a leader in response to a prison death highlights systemic issues in correctional facility management.
Inmate on life support following attack at South Bay jailInmate in critical condition after severe attack by fellow inmates at Elmwood Correctional Facility.
What Happens In Prison When You Can't Pee On Command | DefectorRandom urine analysis can be stressful and challenging for inmates, especially in facilities with strict protocols.
Murders, mayhem and officer's gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where 'Diddy' is heldViolence and dysfunction persist at the Brooklyn federal jail, leading to multiple inmate charges for murder and assaults.
Fired correction officer, four others charged for allegedly smuggling drugs into jailA former correction officer and four accomplices were charged with drug conspiracy for bringing narcotics into a correctional facility.
Mpox has been detected at a US prison - here's everything you need to knowMpox has been detected at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility in Iowa, prompting strict health measures and sanitation protocols to manage the outbreak.