FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – An inmate at the Rice Street jail is being treated in the hospital for injuries sustained in a violent attack on Sunday. The incident, captured on a contraband cellphone, has raised concerns regarding safety and conditions at the facility. The attack took place just 15 days after a court-ordered agreement was … Read more
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s Chief Executive criticized the actions of a man who assaulted four staff members at a North Wales hospital. Sentenced to 14 months in prison for intending to harm health workers, Jamie McAdam’s violent outburst at Glan Clwyd Hospital on December 6, 2023, led to assaults on emergency workers while under … Read more
Waukegan, Illinois – An inmate at the Lake County Jail is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a correctional officer earlier this month. The incident occurred on January 3 when a correctional officer discovered inmate Raymond L. Smith, 46, from Zion, with an excessive number of books in his cell during routine rounds. Upon being told … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – Advocates are shedding light on the systemic failures and lack of oversight that have led to deaths at the Louisville Metro Jail. These tragic incidents are sparking conversations about the inequities within the criminal justice system. The deaths at the Louisville Metro Jail have raised concerns about the treatment of inmates and … Read more
Winnipeg, Manitoba – A man with a troubling criminal history, including a manslaughter conviction for the death of a child, multiple assault convictions, and sexual offenses, has been released from jail and is expected to live in Winnipeg, authorities report. Marcel Hank Charlette, 52, a high-risk individual with a history of violence and sexual offenses … Read more
Canterbury, Kent – A violent offender, Michael Murray, was given another chance to avoid prison after leaving a student with brain damage in a brutal attack, highlighting concerns about lenient sentencing. Three years ago, Murray was involved in a gang that brutally beat German exchange student Daniel Ezzedine with a bag of bricks. Despite being … Read more
RACINE, Wis. – A violent incident at the Racine County Jail on New Year’s Eve has left one inmate hospitalized in critical condition after being attacked by another inmate. The assault occurred at 12:15 p.m. CST on December 31, 2024, as captured by security camera footage. It was reported that the altercation lasted about a … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Dutch authorities recently delivered the first convictions related to a violent attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam. Five individuals received sentences ranging from community service to six months in jail, following an incident that occurred after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax on November 7. One … Read more
Paramaribo, Suriname – Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse’s death on Christmas Day has left the nation in mourning. Bouterse, a former military strongman and two-time elected president, passed away almost a year after going into hiding to escape a 20-year jail sentence for mass murder committed 42 years ago. This news came as a shock … Read more
CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA – The number of deaths at the Clayton County Jail in 2024 has doubled compared to the previous year, raising concerns about the facility’s management and treatment of detainees. This increase comes after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s call for a Department of Justice investigation into the jail following four deaths in the … Read more