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Guards in Fatal Prison Assault Were Accused of Beating Inmates Before

Repeated history of violence among corrections officers led to the death of inmate Robert Brooks.

Disturbing body cam footage shows NY prison guards brutally beating handcuffed inmate, leading to his death

The brutal attack on Robert Brooks by prison guards raises serious concerns about inmate treatment and accountability within correctional facilities.

Guards in Fatal Prison Assault Were Accused of Beating Inmates Before

Repeated history of violence among corrections officers led to the death of inmate Robert Brooks.

Disturbing body cam footage shows NY prison guards brutally beating handcuffed inmate, leading to his death

The brutal attack on Robert Brooks by prison guards raises serious concerns about inmate treatment and accountability within correctional facilities.
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Louisiana holds people in prisons past their release date, DoJ lawsuit alleges

Louisiana'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 facility

Florida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.
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Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmates

The 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 guards

Historic 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 prison

Othel 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 deaths

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

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

FCI Dublin Officer Pleads Not Guilty After Facing New Sex Abuse Charges | KQED

Smith faces trial in March for alleged sexual abuse at FCI Dublin amidst broader misconduct issues involving correctional officers.

Bureau of Prisons agrees to pay $116 million settlement to more than 100 former FCI Dublin women's prison inmates

The 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 guards

Historic 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 prison

Othel 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 deaths

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

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

FCI Dublin Officer Pleads Not Guilty After Facing New Sex Abuse Charges | KQED

Smith faces trial in March for alleged sexual abuse at FCI Dublin amidst broader misconduct issues involving correctional officers.
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What it's like to sleep in prison: Moldy mattresses, bright lights, nonstop noise

Prison 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: report

Transgender 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 Say

FCI Dublin will permanently close due to staffing and infrastructure issues, not directly because of past abuse allegations.

In unusual rebuke of San Diego County sheriff, coroner rules diabetic man's jail death a homicide by neglect

Neglectful medical response resulted in the death of a diabetic inmate, officially ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.

In unusual rebuke of SoCal sheriff, medical examiner rules diabetic man's jail death a homicide by neglect

Neglect in medical care at the Men's Central Jail led to the death of Keith Galen Bach, prompting the Medical Examiner's Office to classify it as homicide.

Inside the Brooklyn Federal Jail Where Sean Diddy' Combs Is Locked Up: Violence, Squalor, and Death

MDC Brooklyn is notorious for poor conditions including violence and deaths, impacting judicial decisions on inmate transfers.
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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.

Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prison

Rejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.

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.

Editorial: No, California inmates should not be entitled to refuse to do chores in prison

Rejecting Proposition 6 is essential to maintain the principle of inmate labor as part of their punishment and reduce taxpayer burdens.
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#criminal-justice

Prisoners doused in bubbly as they walk free from prison under early release scheme

Hundreds of inmates were released early from prison, highlighting issues of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

On Florida's death row, inmates often outlive the judges who condemn them

Delays and appeals often result in inmates outliving the judges who condemned them.
Florida inmates sentenced to death are more likely to have their sentences overturned than be executed.

Prisoners doused in bubbly as they walk free from prison under early release scheme

Hundreds of inmates were released early from prison, highlighting issues of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

On Florida's death row, inmates often outlive the judges who condemn them

Delays and appeals often result in inmates outliving the judges who condemned them.
Florida inmates sentenced to death are more likely to have their sentences overturned than be executed.
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Letters: Inclusive and fair | Justice reform | Right-wing columns | Ignoring affronts | Bad to worse

Ethnic studies program must prioritize inclusivity and fairness while adhering to state curriculum standards.
Inmates serving life without parole should have opportunities for a second chance and fairness in the justice system.
#medical-neglect

Rikers Island inmate develops rash, dies after DOC denies help, advocates say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.

2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

Luke 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 say

Rikers inmate denied medical care while incarcerated, eventually dying shortly after release.

2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

Luke 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.
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Death by Firing Squad Is a Legal Punishment, South Carolina's Top Court Rules

South Carolina Supreme Court ruled electrocution, firing squad, or lethal injection as legal execution methods, allowing inmates to choose least painful option.

New York City reaches $28 million settlement in Rikers Island lawsuit

The City of New York settled a civil rights lawsuit for $28 million after a woman's grandson attempted suicide in Rikers Island custody.
Nicholas Feliciano suffered brain damage after correction officers allegedly waited almost eight minutes before helping him during the suicide attempt.

New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for locking down prisons during a solar eclipse, citing violations of their religious rights.
The lawsuit involves six inmates with varying religious backgrounds, including a Baptist, a Muslim, a Seventh-Day Adventist, practitioners of Santeria, and an atheist.
#sexual-abuse

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master appointed to oversee FCI Dublin due to rampant sexual abuse and cover-ups.
U.S. District Judge criticizes Bureau of Prisons for a 'dysfunctional mess' and intentional disregard of inmates' constitutional rights.

Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

Former correctional officer at a federal California women's prison sentenced to 6 years for sexually abusing inmates.
Investigation revealed rampant sexual abuse and cover-up at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin.

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master appointed to oversee FCI Dublin due to rampant sexual abuse and cover-ups.
U.S. District Judge criticizes Bureau of Prisons for a 'dysfunctional mess' and intentional disregard of inmates' constitutional rights.

Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

Former correctional officer at a federal California women's prison sentenced to 6 years for sexually abusing inmates.
Investigation revealed rampant sexual abuse and cover-up at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin.
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A California inmate died during the heat wave. What do state prison conditions look like?

Incarcerated woman dies in Central California Women's Facility amid heat wave, raising concerns over extreme heat conditions in correctional facilities.

Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'

The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.
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