Inmates Transferred from San Quentin to Chino Prison Despite Public Outcry

Chino, California – Death row inmates from San Quentin are being relocated to 19 other prisons across California to adhere to Proposition 66, approved by voters in 2016. Among these facilities is the California Institution for Men in Chino, sparking opposition from public officials and residents like Mary Ann Hughes of Chino Hills. Hughes, whose son was murdered in 1983 by an inmate who had escaped from the Chino prison, vividly recounted the tragedy during …

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Prison Officials Sued for Neglect of Inmate’s Mental Health Leading to Suicide

Waupun, Wisconsin – A lawsuit filed this week accuses the Wisconsin Department of Corrections of neglecting the mental health needs of an incarcerated man, ultimately leading to his suicide. Dean Hoffman, who had been in solitary confinement at the Waupun Correctional Institution for nine days, was found dead on June 29. The family of Hoffman filed a wrongful death complaint against the Department of Corrections and prison officials. According to the lawsuit, Hoffman, who suffered …

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Correction Officers Assaulted by Rikers Island Inmates in Violent Day: Exclusive Story

New York City – Two correction officers at Rikers Island were attacked by inmates on Monday, resulting in severe injuries to the guards, according to sources familiar with the incidents. In the first assault at the George R. Vierno Center around 1 p.m., an officer tried to intervene in a gang fight involving about 10 inmates. Despite using pepper spray to stop the brawl, the inmates continued to fight and one struck the officer with …

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Death Row Inmate’s Life Spared by Prison Workers, Plead for Mercy

Atlanta, Georgia – In a unique and thought-provoking turn of events, prison workers in Georgia are advocating for clemency for a man currently on death row for multiple murders. Despite his heinous crimes, these workers believe that there are circumstances that warrant sparing his life. The case revolves around a man convicted of a series of brutal murders, which led to his sentencing to death row. However, prison workers who have come to know him …

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Detention Center Guard Saved from Violent Attack by Quick-Thinking Inmates

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. – Three inmates at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, saved a female guard from a violent attack last year. The attack was carried out by Jabriel Jones, 36, who has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature following the incident. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), on November 11, Jones refused to return to his cell and managed to …

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St. Louis Jail Commissioner Under Fire: 7 Inmates Dead, Staff Attacked, and Policies Unchanged

St. Louis, Missouri – Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s time as the commissioner of the St. Louis city jail has come under scrutiny following a series of inmate deaths, staff assaults, and criticism from the civilian oversight board. The situation has drawn the attention of Congress, with Rep. Cori Bush demanding more information from Clemons-Abdullah about the treatment of inmates and staff, as well as the use of pepper spray in the jail. Clemons-Abdullah responded by pointing to …

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Inmates Deaths at Broward County Jails Spark Outcry from NAACP

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held a news conference Thursday morning with Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes to discuss the deaths of numerous inmates in Broward County jails. Since the year 2021, 21 individuals have died while being held in jails across Broward County. “The NAACP is horrified by the continued injustice that Broward County families have been forced to endure,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President …

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Inmate’s Pleas Ignored: Lawsuit Reveals 10 Days of Hell in Sacramento Jail

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A lawsuit filed against the Sacramento County Jail alleges that an inmate died after being ignored for 10 days despite pleading for help. The lawsuit claims that the inmate was left in a cell without proper medical care, resulting in his death. The inmate, identified as 61-year-old Daniel Warren, was reportedly suffering from a series of medical issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the lawsuit, Warren repeatedly asked for …

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