New York City – Two correction officers at Rikers Island were assaulted in separate incidents on Monday, resulting in severe injuries to their faces and hands. The first attack occurred at the George R. Vierno Center around 1 p.m. when an officer tried to intervene in a gang fight involving about 10 inmates. Despite using … Read more
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Several thousand inmates have broken free from Haiti’s main prison in the wake of a violent attack that claimed the lives of at least a dozen individuals. The chaos unfolded overnight, sparking concerns over the security situation in the capital. Reports indicate that in a separate incident, an undisclosed number of inmates … Read more
Charleston, South Carolina – The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated civil investigations into two correctional facilities in South Carolina, following reports of numerous inmate deaths due to mistreatment and unsafe living conditions at each jail. These investigations come after allegations surfaced indicating that individuals housed at the detention centers experienced gross medical neglect, use … Read more
Richland County, S.C. – In November 2023, a violent incident at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was thwarted by three inmates who came to the aid of a female guard. The incident occurred when Jabriel Jones, 36, allegedly assaulted the guard, prompting the inmates to intervene. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), … Read more
MACON, Ga. — A lawsuit has been filed against a Georgia Department of Corrections employee by the family of a man who was fatally stabbed by his cellmate at Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe. The family alleges that warning signs of their loved one’s danger were ignored, according to court documents filed in the U.S. … Read more
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes held a press conference on Thursday to address the troubling issue of inmate deaths in Broward County jails. Since 2021, a total of 21 inmates have lost their lives while in custody, leading to growing … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Kenneth Smith, the first American to be executed by nitrogen asphyxia, used his final words on Death Row to make a powerful protest. He stated, “Tonight, Alabama caused humanity to take a step backwards. I’m leaving with love, peace, and light.” While Smith’s message was poignant, other inmates facing the death penalty … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A lawsuit filed in Sacramento, California alleges that an inmate died after being ignored despite making pleas for help during his 10 days in the Sacramento County Main Jail. The lawsuit claims that 53-year-old John Horton was denied medical care and left in agony as a result of the jail’s neglect. According … Read more