Investigation launched after Rikers Island inmate dies in custody - marking first prisoner death of 2025A Rikers Island inmate died in custody, marking New York City's first detainee death of 2025.
Inmate charged with 2023 murder of elderly UWS woman dies in NYC courthouse's holding cellA Rikers Island inmate, Terrence Moore, died of a seizure during a court appearance for murder charges against him, marking the second death in city custody this year.
Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers IslandA woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
Rikers inmate dies in 'medical emergency,' is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two monthsDashawn Jenkins, a 27-year-old inmate, died at Rikers Island, marking the fifth death in city custody within less than two months.
Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: recordsRepeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.
Investigation launched after Rikers Island inmate dies in custody - marking first prisoner death of 2025A Rikers Island inmate died in custody, marking New York City's first detainee death of 2025.
Inmate charged with 2023 murder of elderly UWS woman dies in NYC courthouse's holding cellA Rikers Island inmate, Terrence Moore, died of a seizure during a court appearance for murder charges against him, marking the second death in city custody this year.
Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers IslandA woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
Rikers inmate dies in 'medical emergency,' is fifth convict to die in custody in less than two monthsDashawn Jenkins, a 27-year-old inmate, died at Rikers Island, marking the fifth death in city custody within less than two months.
Rikers Island inmate with suspected scarlet fever dies after jail staff block medical help: recordsRepeated denial of medical treatment led to the death of an inmate with suspected scarlet fever at Rikers Island.
70-year-old San Quentin prison inmate found slain in cellAn incarcerated man died at San Quentin, prompting a homicide investigation against his cellmate.
Santa Rita Jail inmate dies after being found injured in his cellElias Angel Rivera, a 37-year-old inmate, died under suspicious circumstances at Santa Rita Jail, prompting a homicide investigation.
70-year-old San Quentin prison inmate found slain in cellAn incarcerated man died at San Quentin, prompting a homicide investigation against his cellmate.
Santa Rita Jail inmate dies after being found injured in his cellElias Angel Rivera, a 37-year-old inmate, died under suspicious circumstances at Santa Rita Jail, prompting a homicide investigation.
Man found dead in San Mateo County jailA man died in custody at San Mateo County's Maple Street Correctional Center, prompting independent investigations.
Inmate found dead in San Mateo jail identified as man convicted in fatal street race that killed parents of 7-year-old twinsA street racer involved in a fatal incident has died in prison, sparking investigations into his death.
Man found dead in San Mateo County jailA man died in custody at San Mateo County's Maple Street Correctional Center, prompting independent investigations.
Inmate found dead in San Mateo jail identified as man convicted in fatal street race that killed parents of 7-year-old twinsA street racer involved in a fatal incident has died in prison, sparking investigations into his death.
10 New York correction officers charged in on-camera beating death of inmate Robert BrooksTen prison guards indicted in connection with the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks caught on body camera footage.
15 N.Y. Prison Workers Placed on Leave as Inmate's Death Is Investigated15 corrections department employees put on leave amid investigation into Messiah Nantwi's death due to alleged guard violence.
70-Year-Old Convicted Child Molester Slain In Cell at San Quentin Prison, Cellmate Suspected of MurderA 70-year-old inmate at San Quentin was killed by his 36-year-old cellmate, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation.
Death of Robert Brooks, Inmate Beaten by N.Y. Prison Guards, Is Ruled a HomicideThe death of an inmate in NY was ruled a homicide, prompting calls for criminal charges against involved corrections officers.
Santa Rita Jail inmate found dead in cellA 30-year-old inmate at Santa Rita Jail was found dead in his cell under investigation for serious crimes, marking a worrying trend of inmate fatalities.
South Berkeley murder suspect dies in custody after 'medical emergency'Steve Addison, an inmate with chronic illnesses, suffered a medical emergency at Santa Rita Jail and died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
10 New York correction officers charged in on-camera beating death of inmate Robert BrooksTen prison guards indicted in connection with the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks caught on body camera footage.
15 N.Y. Prison Workers Placed on Leave as Inmate's Death Is Investigated15 corrections department employees put on leave amid investigation into Messiah Nantwi's death due to alleged guard violence.
70-Year-Old Convicted Child Molester Slain In Cell at San Quentin Prison, Cellmate Suspected of MurderA 70-year-old inmate at San Quentin was killed by his 36-year-old cellmate, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation.
Death of Robert Brooks, Inmate Beaten by N.Y. Prison Guards, Is Ruled a HomicideThe death of an inmate in NY was ruled a homicide, prompting calls for criminal charges against involved corrections officers.
Santa Rita Jail inmate found dead in cellA 30-year-old inmate at Santa Rita Jail was found dead in his cell under investigation for serious crimes, marking a worrying trend of inmate fatalities.
South Berkeley murder suspect dies in custody after 'medical emergency'Steve Addison, an inmate with chronic illnesses, suffered a medical emergency at Santa Rita Jail and died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers' Strike ContinuesInmate Jonathan Grant, 61, died under suspicious circumstances in Auburn Correctional Facility, raising concerns about prison healthcare and conditions.
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.
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers' Strike ContinuesInmate Jonathan Grant, 61, died under suspicious circumstances in Auburn Correctional Facility, raising concerns about prison healthcare and conditions.
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.
N.Y. Corrections Officers Charged With Murder in Death of Robert BrooksNew York corrections officers charged with murder for the assault of a handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, filmed by body-worn cameras.The attack highlighted severe misconduct within the correctional facility.
3 Ex-Deputies Face Murder Charges in Virginia Inmate's DeathThree deputies indicted for murder related to the death of an inmate in Virginia Beach.
N.Y. Corrections Officers Charged With Murder in Death of Robert BrooksNew York corrections officers charged with murder for the assault of a handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, filmed by body-worn cameras.The attack highlighted severe misconduct within the correctional facility.
3 Ex-Deputies Face Murder Charges in Virginia Inmate's DeathThree deputies indicted for murder related to the death of an inmate in Virginia Beach.
Santa Clara County inmate hospitalized with chest pains diesAn inmate's death in custody highlights ongoing health and safety issues within correctional facilities.
South Bay jail inmate dies after being injured in attackA 23-year-old inmate died from injuries sustained in a suspected gang assault at Elmwood Correctional Facility, prompting charges against three other inmates.
Milpitas jail inmate dies after being found unresponsiveA 33-year-old inmate at Santa Clara County died after being found unresponsive, marking the county's ninth in-custody death of the year.
Inmate at South Bay jail dies after being found unresponsiveAn inmate at Elmwood Correctional Facility died, marking the county's 10th in-custody death this year, with no evidence of foul play found.The situation raises concerns about inmate well-being and health safety protocols.
Milpitas jail inmate dies after being found unresponsiveA Santa Clara County jail inmate died following an incident at Elmwood Correctional Facility, with authorities investigating but foul play not suspected.
Santa Clara County inmate hospitalized with chest pains diesAn inmate's death in custody highlights ongoing health and safety issues within correctional facilities.
South Bay jail inmate dies after being injured in attackA 23-year-old inmate died from injuries sustained in a suspected gang assault at Elmwood Correctional Facility, prompting charges against three other inmates.
Milpitas jail inmate dies after being found unresponsiveA 33-year-old inmate at Santa Clara County died after being found unresponsive, marking the county's ninth in-custody death of the year.
Inmate at South Bay jail dies after being found unresponsiveAn inmate at Elmwood Correctional Facility died, marking the county's 10th in-custody death this year, with no evidence of foul play found.The situation raises concerns about inmate well-being and health safety protocols.
Milpitas jail inmate dies after being found unresponsiveA Santa Clara County jail inmate died following an incident at Elmwood Correctional Facility, with authorities investigating but foul play not suspected.
L.A. inmate dies in cluster of suspected overdoses on jail transport busA 22-year-old inmate's death from suspected overdose has disrupted Los Angeles court operations, raising alarms over drug use in jails. It highlights systemic issues.
Prison Reform Activists Rally in Brooklyn After Inmate's Death in Violent Incident Caught on Body CamActivists demand justice for Robert Brooks following violent incident captured on body cameras.
N.Y. Attorney General Recuses Herself in Case of Fatal Prison BeatingNew York Attorney General Letitia James recused her office from investigating inmate death to avoid conflict of interest, appointing a special prosecutor.
Prison Reform Activists Rally in Brooklyn After Inmate's Death in Violent Incident Caught on Body CamActivists demand justice for Robert Brooks following violent incident captured on body cameras.
N.Y. Attorney General Recuses Herself in Case of Fatal Prison BeatingNew York Attorney General Letitia James recused her office from investigating inmate death to avoid conflict of interest, appointing a special prosecutor.
11 sheriff's deputies and medical professionals charged in Alameda County jail deathNeglect of inmate Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail led to felony charges against 11 staffers, highlighting serious issues in jail healthcare.
Aymen Terkmani, notorious murderer of teenage boy, killed in NSW prisonAymen Terkmani, convicted of murdering and raping Mahmoud Hrouk, died in prison following a critical assault, prompting investigations by authorities.
Convicted Bay Area murderer killed in California prisonA man serving a life sentence was killed in prison during an incident involving his cellmate, raising concerns about inmate safety and violence.
He murdered two people. Then he was killed in a California prisonA life-sentenced inmate died after an attack by another inmate using a manufactured weapon at Salinas Valley State Prison.
Five California prisoners allegedly kill Pittsburg man who was serving life for murdering magazine editorFive inmates attacked Darryl Hudson, a life-sentenced murderer, in prison leading to his death; they have been placed in segregation.
Convicted Bay Area murderer killed in California prisonA man serving a life sentence was killed in prison during an incident involving his cellmate, raising concerns about inmate safety and violence.
He murdered two people. Then he was killed in a California prisonA life-sentenced inmate died after an attack by another inmate using a manufactured weapon at Salinas Valley State Prison.
Five California prisoners allegedly kill Pittsburg man who was serving life for murdering magazine editorFive inmates attacked Darryl Hudson, a life-sentenced murderer, in prison leading to his death; they have been placed in segregation.
Man incarcerated at Bridgewater prison dies after apparent assaultA 47-year-old inmate died from an apparent assault at a Massachusetts prison, involving another inmate; investigations are ongoing.
Inmate found dead at West County Detention FacilityAn inmate died at the West County Detention Facility; investigations indicate the death was not suspicious.
Inmate Killed During Violent Incident at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention CenterInmate died in a fight at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, second violent death in two months.
Inmate Dies After Fight Breaks Out at Troubled Brooklyn JailInmate dies after fight at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Inmate Killed During Violent Incident at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention CenterInmate died in a fight at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, second violent death in two months.
Inmate Dies After Fight Breaks Out at Troubled Brooklyn JailInmate dies after fight at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.