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crime-and-justice1 year ago

"California Women's Prison to Close Amid Sex Abuse Scandal"

The federal Bureau of Prisons plans to close FCI Dublin, a women's prison in California known for rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse and hazardous conditions, despite efforts to reform the facility. Advocates have called for inmates to be freed from the prison, which has faced scrutiny and legal action following an AP investigation in 2021. At least eight FCI Dublin employees have been charged with sexually abusing inmates since 2021, and inmates continue to face retaliation for reporting abuse.

via The Associated Press|
#bureau-of-prisons#crime-and-justice#fci-dublin
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"California Women's Prison to Close Amid Sex Abuse Scandal"

The federal Bureau of Prisons has announced the closure of FCI Dublin, a women's prison in California, following ongoing issues of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse and mismanagement despite efforts to reform the facility. The decision comes after an AP investigation revealed a pattern of abuse and mismanagement, leading to increased scrutiny from Congress and pledges from the Bureau of Prisons to address the problems. The closure represents an acknowledgment that promised efforts to improve the culture and environment at the prison have not worked, and the women currently housed there will be transferred to other facilities.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#bureau-of-prisons#closure#crime-and-justice
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Record $28M Settlement: Rikers Inmate's Suicide Attempt Leads to NYC Payout"

New York City has agreed to pay a record $28.7 million settlement to the family of Nicholas Feliciano, a Rikers Island inmate who was left severely brain damaged after a suicide attempt while guards allegedly watched. The incident led to criminal charges against four guards and a lawsuit against the city and others. Feliciano, who was 18 at the time, now requires lifetime care and has limited functions due to the incident. The proposed settlement, one of the largest in the city's civil rights cases, aims to cover his ongoing care costs.

via New York Post |
#inmate-rights#legalcriminal-justice#mental-health
legalcrime2 years ago

"Neglected Inmate's Death Sparks Lawsuit Against Hennepin County Jail"

A lawsuit filed by the family of Lucas Bellamy, a Hennepin County Jail inmate who died from a perforated bowel, alleges that he was given an antacid and put back in his cell after begging for medical care the day before his death. The lawsuit claims that Bellamy's death could have been prevented if not for the deteriorating standards at the county jail, which has seen 15 inmate deaths since 2015. The family released a video showing Bellamy crawling on the floor and begging for help, prompting criticism of the prison and medical staff's alleged inaction. Hennepin County and Hennepin Healthcare expressed sympathy for the family but declined to comment on the pending litigation.

via New York Post |
#inmate-rights#lawsuit#legalcrime
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Lawsuit alleges inmate died after being denied HIV medicine

Nicholas Overfield, an HIV-positive inmate at El Dorado County Jail, died from a viral infection after not receiving his necessary HIV medication while in custody. His mother has filed a lawsuit against the county and Wellpath Community Care, the healthcare provider for the jail, alleging negligence in providing medical treatment. The lawsuit claims that Overfield's deteriorating health was a result of not receiving his prescribed HIV medication, and highlights a history of inadequate care for inmates by Wellpath, as documented in a Department of Justice investigation.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#hiv-medication#inmate-rights
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Alabama Prison Inmates' Families Allege Missing Organs in Returned Bodies

Two families in Alabama allege that the bodies of their deceased loved ones, who were inmates in state prisons, were returned missing internal organs, including the heart and brain. The families have filed a federal lawsuit, claiming that the Alabama Department of Corrections or its agents removed and retained the organs without permission, describing the alleged misconduct as "grave robbery and mutilation." The lawsuit also implicates the University of Alabama, alleging a track record of using removed organs for medical research and training, a claim vigorously denied by the university.

via CNN|
#alabama-department-of-corrections#inmate-rights#lawsuit
politics2 years ago

NYC Council Defies Protests, Bans Solitary Confinement in Historic Move

The New York City Council is expected to pass legislation banning solitary confinement in city jails, despite protests from the New York City Police Department and Mayor Eric Adams. The bill, which would only allow a four-hour de-escalation period in emergencies and require inmates to have 14 hours outside their cells, has enough support to override a potential veto from the mayor. Supporters argue that solitary confinement is a form of torture, while opponents believe it is necessary for the safety of both inmates and staff.

via Fox News|
#inmate-rights#legislation#mayor-eric-adams
law-and-justice2 years ago

Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Illinois Prisoner Held in Solitary Confinement for 3 Years

The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of an Illinois inmate, Michael Johnson, who was kept in solitary confinement for three years and denied access to exercise. Johnson argued that the deprivation of yard time violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and inhumane punishment. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, dissented from the court's decision, highlighting the severe conditions Johnson endured. Johnson's mental state deteriorated rapidly, leading to hallucinations and self-harm. Despite the dissent, a lower court ruled against Johnson, stating that the deprivation of exercise was justified due to his continuous misconduct.

via CNN|
#cruel-and-inhumane-punishment#inmate-rights#law-and-justice
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Man awarded $12.2M settlement after losing hands in wrongful DUI arrest

Scott County in Minnesota has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to Terrance Dwayne Winborn, a man who lost both his hands and suffered severe health complications while incarcerated on suspicion of drunken driving. Winborn's lawyers alleged that the county jail officials failed to provide him with prompt medical treatment, resulting in a heart attack, stroke, skin lesions, and the amputation of his hands and part of his forearms. The settlement will cover Winborn's medical bills and ongoing care expenses. The county's insurance plan will cover the settlement, but it is unclear if the county admits any wrongdoing.

via ABC News|
#county-jail#inmate-rights#lawsuit
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Man awarded $12.2M settlement after losing hands in wrongful DUI arrest

Scott County in Minnesota has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to Terrance Dwayne Winborn, a man who lost both his hands and suffered multiple health issues while incarcerated on suspicion of drunken driving. Winborn's lawyers alleged that the county jail officials failed to provide him with prompt medical treatment, leading to severe complications. The settlement will cover Winborn's medical bills and ongoing care expenses. The county's insurance plan will cover the settlement, but it is unclear if the county admits any wrongdoing.

via Yahoo News|
#county-jail#inmate-rights#legalcriminal-justice
criminal-justice2 years ago

"Texas Prisons Ignoring Heat-Related Deaths of Inmates"

At least nine inmates have died in Texas prisons since mid-June, with five deaths attributed to heart attacks or cardiac arrest in uncooled prisons where the heat index exceeded 100 degrees. Despite the scorching temperatures, more than two-thirds of Texas prisons lack air conditioning in living areas. Prisoners and their families, along with advocates and lawmakers, blame the deaths on the extreme heat and the state's failure to address the issue. Studies have linked fatal heart failures to extreme heat, but it can be difficult to determine if heat was the direct cause of death. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice denies that the deaths are heat-related and is currently investigating.

via The Texas Tribune|
#criminal-justice#heat-related-deaths#inmate-rights