Salt Lake City, Utah — A death row inmate in Utah, convicted for a 1998 murder, is seeking clemency from the state’s parole board, pleading for mercy as his execution date approaches. This rare appeal comes years after the inmate was found guilty of the heinous crime, stirring complex legal and moral debates within the … Read more
FOLSOM, Calif. — California State Prison, Sacramento experienced a brutal incident when an inmate, 55-year-old Randy Schlaepfer, was fatally stabbed after an attack by three fellow inmates on Sunday. The incident has triggered an investigation by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Officials reported that the assault occurred around 9:10 a.m. when inmates … Read more
Chehalis, WA — A teenager incarcerated at Green Hill School, a juvenile detention facility, faces significant legal challenges after being implicated in a string of violent incidents that left multiple staff injured. The offenses, allegedly committed by Dezmen Michael Belgarde, a 17-year-old resident of the facility, include injuring a female staff member and launching a … Read more
Shizuoka, Japan – Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former boxer, finds himself once again at the center of a legal and humanitarian drama as he awaits a crucial retrial verdict in the coming weeks. Hakamada has spent more than half a century on death row under a murder conviction, holding the grim title of the world’s … Read more
Edinburgh, Scotland — A notorious figure from Edinburgh was involved in a grave assault at a local prison, authorities reported. The incident, which took place late last week, involved Andrew Gallacher, known as ‘Dumbo’ among his affiliates, who was reportedly slashed by another inmate during a violent confrontation. Andrew Gallacher, age 34, was targeted in … Read more
Huntsville, TX – Ramiro Gonzales, a Texas death row inmate, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday for the 2001 murder and sexual assault of 18-year-old Bridget Townsend. Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, marking the conclusion of a long and controversial legal battle that saw numerous … Read more
Waupun, WI — Legal action has been initiated following the deaths of at least four inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution, a development that has sparked significant concern and raised questions about the conditions within the state-run facility. Family members and representatives of the deceased have brought multiple federal lawsuits against the prison, alleging negligence and … Read more
WAUPUN, Wis. — A series of federal civil lawsuits targeting Waupun Correctional Institution has surfaced, spotlighting allegations of prisoner mistreatment and prompting a call for a federal civil rights investigation. This legal turmoil follows the recent arrest of the prison’s warden and eight staff members in connection with inmate deaths, escalating concerns about the facility’s … Read more
GLENNVILLE, Ga. – Tragedy struck at Smith State Prison early Sunday morning when an inmate fatally shot a prison kitchen worker and then took his own life, according to Georgia authorities. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the incident involved Jaydrekus Hart, 31, of Villa Rica, who was working in the prison’s kitchen alongside an … Read more
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – An inmate armed with a makeshift metal knife attacked a deputy at the West Valley Detention Center in San Bernardino County, as captured by surveillance cameras. The incident occurred at around 2:45 p.m. on June 11, stirring concerns about safety and security within the correctional facility. The inmate, identified as 25-year-old … Read more