A violent incident occurred at a juvenile detention center in Bentonville, Arkansas, when a teenage inmate attacked a custodial officer, resulting in the officer sustaining a fractured tooth. The assault took place during a routine check of the inmate’s cell, leading to a physical altercation that left the officer injured and in need of medical … Read more
Miami, Florida – Hundreds of protesters stood outside the Krome Detention Center over the weekend, expressing their concerns about the alleged “inhumane conditions” at the facility that have led to multiple deaths in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstrators, chanting “No justice, no peace!” and “Liberty for all, justice for … Read more
Westport, New Zealand – A violent incident involving a woman named Lennane-Henry unfolded in Westport, culminating in a brutal car chase on the streets of the town. The details of the relationship between Lennane-Henry and the victim were not explicitly outlined in the court proceedings. However, the events that transpired painted a picture of extreme … Read more
El Paso, Texas – A series of Customs and Border Protection facilities line the southern border from the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean, extending northward into the forests and mountains along the Canadian border. These detention centers, austere and grim, lack basic amenities; the communal cells are stark concrete rectangles without beds. Referred to … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – A court in Nairobi, Kenya, granted authorities permission on Monday to detain two suspects for 21 days in connection with the murder of British national Campbell Scott, whose body was found after he arrived in the country for a conference. Scott, 58, was discovered deceased, stuffed in a bag on February 22, … Read more
London, England – An inquest jury has determined that “multiple failings” and “missed opportunities” at an immigration detention centre contributed to a tragic incident in 2023 when Colombian national Frank Ospina took his own life. The coroner overseeing the case expressed deep regret at how the state had let Ospina down in various ways, leading … Read more
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A federal civil rights case is set to begin early next month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as Jordan Brown, who was charged as an 11-year-old in connection to a murder, seeks compensation for the years he spent in juvenile detention. Brown, now 27, was accused of the 2009 death of Kenzie Marie Houk, … Read more
NEW YORK – Federal investigators launched a coordinated operation at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where high-profile figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs are held. The operation involved agencies such as the Bureau of Prisons and the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office. The purpose of the operation was to address concerns about safety and security … Read more
TAMPA, FL – An inmate at the Hillsborough County jail is facing charges after a violent attack on a detention deputy that left the deputy with serious injuries. The incident, captured on the jail’s security cameras, lasted about four minutes before another inmate intervened to stop the assault. Court documents revealed that the inmate, identified … Read more
Seattle, Washington – A 15-year-old boy accused of a heinous crime that left five people dead in a Fall City home early Monday morning is facing serious charges and is currently being held in secure detention. On Tuesday, the teen was expected to appear in court but decided to waive this right, having his defense … Read more