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The Supreme Court will review the case of Damon Landor, a Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved by Louisiana prison guards despite his religious vows, with state officials condemning the incident.
Four prison guards at HMP Channings Wood in Devon were disciplined after they inadvertently left the public address system's microphone on and used derogatory language about inmates in the 'good behaviour' section of the jail. The incident led to a formal investigation and disciplinary action against the officers, as well as a high number of complaints from prisoners about the behavior of some staff members. Despite generally positive relations between guards and inmates, the incident highlighted concerns about poor communication and lack of compassion from certain staff members.
Fifty prison guards and seven police officers have been freed after being taken hostage by inmates in six prisons across Ecuador, as part of a coordinated protest against security operations in the country's violent penitentiaries. The protests began after a military operation aimed at controlling weapons and explosives in a prison. In response, inmates and their allies took hostages and set off car bombs. The hostages have since been freed, but Ecuador's prison system continues to face challenges with violence, overcrowding, and gang warfare.
Over 90 prison security agents are being held hostage by inmates across five different prisons in Ecuador, as violence escalates in the country. The inmates are demanding better conditions in the cells, and clashes in recent days have resulted in six deaths and five wounded. This comes after the targeted killing of the mayor of Manta, a key port known for drug trafficking, which has shocked the country ahead of next month's elections. Ecuador has become a transit point for cocaine trafficking routes, and the three main presidential candidates have condemned the attack and vowed to address the security crisis.
Two prison guards in South Carolina have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking and misconduct after attempting to smuggle a significant amount of contraband into a Columbia prison. The guards, Alexis Simone Tucker and Jorge Romero Navarro, were caught with drugs, cellphones, electronics, and other illegal items in their possession. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle to combat contraband cell phone use by inmates in South Carolina prisons, which has been linked to various criminal activities.