Chino, California – Death row inmates from San Quentin State Prison are being relocated to 19 other correctional facilities across California as part of efforts to comply with Proposition 66, approved by voters in 2016. One of these facilities is the California Institution for Men in Chino, a move that has sparked concern among public … Read more
Billerica, Massachusetts – A corrections officer in Billerica, Massachusetts was hospitalized after being seriously injured in an unprovoked attack by an inmate at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction on April 26. The inmate, identified as Patrick D. Litchfield, 32, has a history of violent incidents at the facility and is now facing multiple … Read more
In Huntsville, Texas, prison workers are voicing their opposition to the execution of a man on death row for multiple murders. Calling for clemency, they argue that the inmate should be spared from the ultimate punishment. The employees, who have interacted closely with the condemned man, believe that he has shown remorse and made positive … Read more
Bridgend, Wales – Following the deaths of six inmates at HMP Parc between February and March, authorities have made three arrests in connection with the incidents. The deaths have raised concerns about drug-related activities within the prison, as four of the deaths are believed to be linked to drugs, while two are deemed non-suspicious. South … Read more
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Author and journalist Mitch Albom is currently in Haiti, facing the aftermath of recent gang attacks that have paralyzed the country. The main international airport is closed, and over 4,000 inmates have been freed in the chaos. Albom, known for his philanthropic efforts, spoke about the situation in Haiti during an interview, … Read more
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Lukasz Czapla, a child killer convicted of murdering his two-year-old son, was assaulted by another inmate at the high-security HMP Edinburgh. The attack occurred shortly after Czapla was found guilty of possession of child abuse images. The 43-year-old had been moved to an enhanced section of the prison, where he was targeted … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A lawsuit filed against Sacramento County alleges that an inmate died after being ignored during “10 days of hell” in the Sacramento jail. The lawsuit claims that 62-year-old Mario Martinez was in extreme pain and suffered for 10 days before he died in the Sacramento County Main Jail. According to the lawsuit, … Read more
Shawnee, Oklahoma – A recent report from Oklahoma Watch has unveiled disturbing allegations against Pottawatomie County Jail officials. According to the report, the jail is accused of concealing vital information regarding the deaths of seven inmates. Investigative journalist Whitney Bryen conducted a thorough investigation into the deaths, revealing that the inmates in question had struggled … Read more
CANON CITY, Colo. – A man involved in the beating death of a fellow inmate has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation, with the possibility of facing 20 years in prison if his probation is revoked. Ricardo Castro, 32, was one of six individuals accused in the attack that resulted in the death … Read more
SALINAS, Calif. – The death of an Orange County inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison on Saturday, Jan. 6, is being investigated by authorities as a homicide, officials said over the weekend. Son Tran, 53, had been serving a 50-year to life sentence at the Monterey County prison since 2001. He was found unresponsive in … Read more