Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYorkFamilies and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
New York prison guards arrested and charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate, governor saysPrison workers in New York are charged with murder after the fatal beating of an inmate, Robert Brooks, caught on body cameras.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmatesThe Federal Bureau of Prisons pays $116 million to settle claims of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, showcasing accountability for systemic failures.
Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guardsHistoric settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prisonOthel Moore suffered fatal consequences while restrained in a prison spit hood, raising serious ethical concerns about inmate treatment.
Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deathsCoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.
Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYorkFamilies and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.
New York prison guards arrested and charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate, governor saysPrison workers in New York are charged with murder after the fatal beating of an inmate, Robert Brooks, caught on body cameras.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmatesThe Federal Bureau of Prisons pays $116 million to settle claims of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, showcasing accountability for systemic failures.
Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guardsHistoric settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.
Family releases video of final moments before Black man's death in Missouri prisonOthel Moore suffered fatal consequences while restrained in a prison spit hood, raising serious ethical concerns about inmate treatment.
Private prison giant has spent over $4.4m to settle mistreatment complaints in 1 state-including at least 22 inmate deathsCoreCivic has paid over $4.4 million to settle allegations of mistreatment and violence, including 22 inmate deaths in Tennessee since 2016.
CA lawmakers want more oversight of sexual assault complaints at women's prisonsCalifornia may add staff to oversee inmate complaints, but it still inadequately addresses the volume of sexual misconduct cases.
If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?California may ban forced labor in prisons via Proposition 6, potentially leading to minimum wage for inmate work and challenging existing legal doctrines.
CA lawmakers want more oversight of sexual assault complaints at women's prisonsCalifornia may add staff to oversee inmate complaints, but it still inadequately addresses the volume of sexual misconduct cases.
If Californians Vote in November to Ban Forced Labor, Will Prison Inmates Get a Raise?California may ban forced labor in prisons via Proposition 6, potentially leading to minimum wage for inmate work and challenging existing legal doctrines.
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.
10 guards charged over the fatal beating of 22-year-old NY inmate Messiah Nantwi, including 2 with murderTen New York prison guards have been indicted for the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, marking a concerning pattern of violence in state prisons.
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.
10 guards charged over the fatal beating of 22-year-old NY inmate Messiah Nantwi, including 2 with murderTen New York prison guards have been indicted for the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, marking a concerning pattern of violence in state prisons.
Mistrial declared in sexual abuse trial of FCI Dublin prison guardA mistrial was declared in the case of a prison guard accused of sexually abusing inmates due to jury deadlock.
U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina JailThe Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.
Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison unionPrison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.
U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina JailThe Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.
Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison unionPrison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.
Jury awards $3.3 million to father of mentally ill California inmate who died of fentanyl overdoseA federal jury awarded $3.3 million for the death of a mentally ill inmate due to fentanyl overdose in jail.
Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockupsCalifornia's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
Jury awards $3.3 million to father of mentally ill California inmate who died of fentanyl overdoseA federal jury awarded $3.3 million for the death of a mentally ill inmate due to fentanyl overdose in jail.
Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockupsCalifornia's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
CRTC looking into inmate phone call rates in Canada following Ontario case | CBC NewsHigh phone call charges for inmates have spurred CRTC investigation and a class-action lawsuit against Bell Canada, addressing fairness in correctional telecommunications.
Louisiana holds people in prisons past their release date, DoJ lawsuit allegesLouisiana's prison system faces DOJ lawsuit for systemic overdetention, violating inmates' rights and costing taxpayers.
Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facilityFlorida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.
What it's like to sleep in prison: Moldy mattresses, bright lights, nonstop noisePrison conditions may lead to severe sleep deprivation, affecting inmates' health and safety.Lawsuits against prisons highlight systemic issues regarding inmate care and rights.
Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: reportTransgender inmates are challenging Florida's new policies enforcing gender-affirming care as degrading and a violation of their rights.
Notorious Dublin Women's Prison Is Being Shuttered For Good, Feds SayFCI Dublin will permanently close due to staffing and infrastructure issues, not directly because of past abuse allegations.
Inside the Brooklyn Federal Jail Where Sean Diddy' Combs Is Locked Up: Violence, Squalor, and DeathMDC Brooklyn is notorious for poor conditions including violence and deaths, impacting judicial decisions on inmate transfers.
Prisoners doused in bubbly as they walk free from prison under early release schemeHundreds of inmates were released early from prison, highlighting issues of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates sayRikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.
2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in OregonLuke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.
Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates sayRikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.
2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in OregonLuke Thornhill fears dying before his prison release due to untreated serious medical issues.He has suffered severe abdominal pain and other symptoms for over a year without adequate treatment.
Death by Firing Squad Is a Legal Punishment, South Carolina's Top Court RulesSouth Carolina Supreme Court ruled electrocution, firing squad, or lethal injection as legal execution methods, allowing inmates to choose least painful option.