RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A violent incident in a Riverside County jail resulted in the death of an inmate sentenced to death, following a group attack involving around 30 fellow inmates. The episode raises concerns about safety and security within the crowded facility. Authorities have identified the deceased inmate as a man who had been convicted … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — A former warden has been ordered to pay a $500 fine after a judge determined that his actions contributed to the death of an inmate in a state correctional facility. The ruling underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding inmate safety and the responsibilities of correctional staff in Wisconsin. The case centers on the … Read more
Wise, Virginia — A coordinated attack involving six inmates at Wallens Ridge State Prison left three corrections officers hospitalized on Friday morning. The Virginia Department of Corrections reported that the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. and involved inmates linked to the violent MS-13 gang and another gang member. Five of the attackers, who are confirmed … Read more
Auckland, New Zealand – A violent attack at Auckland Prison’s high-security Paremoremo unit has led to increased sentences for two inmates, highlighting ongoing concerns about gang violence within the country’s prison system. The incident, which took place on September 20, 2023, involved a coordinated assault on a fellow prisoner, reportedly as part of a gang-related … Read more
Baton Rouge, LA — Louisiana is preparing to resume capital punishment after a hiatus since 2010, a move that has reignited discussions and concerns about the death penalty in the state. Currently, there are 56 inmates on Louisiana’s death row, each awaiting the ultimate sentence amid the state’s complex and controversial execution protocols. The decision … Read more
NEW YORK — In a shocking incident at Marcy Correctional Facility, six New York prison guards have been indicted on second-degree murder charges following the fatal beating of an inmate, Robert Brooks, who was handcuffed at the time of the assault. The violent altercation, recorded on body-worn camera footage last December, has led to widespread … Read more
Crescent City, California – An investigation into an attempted homicide is ongoing at Pelican Bay State Prison after a correctional officer was assaulted by three inmates early Thursday morning, according to prison authorities. The altercation occurred in the prison’s dining hall just after 7 a.m., where the inmates reportedly used a homemade weapon in the … Read more
Catoosa County, GA — In a tragic unfolding at the Catoosa County Jail, an inmate who had been severely beaten in a December attack succumbed to his injuries. The victim, identified as Robert White, was assaulted while asleep in his cell by a fellow inmate, leading to a dire medical condition that ultimately ended his … Read more
SHIRLEY, Mass. — Three inmates from Massachusetts are set to be brought before the court on Thursday, facing serious charges following a violent incident at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster that resulted in injuries to five correctional officers. The arraignment comes after a harrowing assault that occurred on September 18, 2024, which saw officers … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Richard Barry Randolph, a man convicted in the 1988 murder of a store manager, despite his claims of a significant new personal revelation regarding his biological parents. Randolph, now 62, is incarcerated at Union Correctional Institution and was sentenced for the brutal … Read more