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crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Escaped: Inside Ecuador's Lawless Prisons and the Notorious Gang Leader's Lavish Life Behind Bars"

José Adolfo Macías, leader of the Los Choneros gang in Ecuador, lived a luxurious life in prison, enjoying amenities like a queen-size bed, mini fridge, and pet fighting roosters, while exerting control over the prison system. His recent escape has highlighted the lawlessness and corruption within Ecuador's prisons, which have become headquarters for criminal groups, leading to frequent violence, overcrowding, and systemic corruption. The government's militarized crackdown on gangs following the escape raises questions about long-term solutions to the country's pervasive crime issues.

via CNN|
#crime-and-justice#ecuador#gang-leader
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Alabama Prison Inmates' Bodies Returned to Families Missing Organs, Lawsuits Allege

A federal lawsuit alleges that the bodies of two men who died while incarcerated in Alabama prisons were returned to their families missing organs, with one family claiming their loved one's heart was missing. The lawsuit accuses the Alabama Department of Corrections of mishandling the deceased's bodies, describing the situation as a violation of human dignity and common decency. The families suspect foul play and are seeking answers, with one family discovering that another deceased inmate's body was also missing internal organs.

via ABC News|
#alabama#federal-lawsuit#lawsuit
health2 years ago

800 Incarcerated Individuals in Washington Face 'Large' TB Outbreak

A "large" tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Washington state prison system may have affected over 800 people who were incarcerated and later released, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Since July 2021, 28 active TB cases have been identified, with over 2,900 potentially exposed contacts. However, more than 800 individuals were released before being notified or tested for TB. The health department has urged healthcare providers to inquire about TB exposure risk factors and recommended clinical evaluations and chest x-rays for those who test positive. TB disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in Washington, with an estimated 200,000 people infected in the state. Globally, TB remains a preventable and curable disease but claims 1.5 million lives annually.

via KOMO News|
#health#outbreak#prison-system
politics2 years ago

Navalny's Disappearance Raises Concerns About Prison System

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been removed from the penal colony where he was imprisoned, and his current whereabouts are unknown, according to his allies. Navalny's aides had been expecting his transfer to a harsher prison after he was sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison. The timing of his disappearance coincides with the start of the campaign period for Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin confirmed his candidacy. Navalny's supporters believe his removal is a deliberate move by the Kremlin to silence his voice as Putin's main opponent. The process of transferring prisoners in Russia can take weeks, leaving relatives and family in the dark about their well-being.

via Reuters|
#alexei-navalny#kremlin#opposition-leader
crime2 years ago

"Sex scandal involving jailed terrorist prompts ban on female prison workers"

Israel's prison system is facing scrutiny after reports emerged of a female prison guard having a sexual relationship with a convicted terrorist. The guard's lawyer claims that she was the victim of assault by the prisoner, who allegedly threatened her and her family. The prisoner, Mazen Al-Qadi, was involved in a 2002 attack that killed three Israelis. The scandal has led to a ban on female workers in the prison system, and an investigation has been launched into the alleged relationships between female guards and inmates.

via Fox News|
#convicted-terrorist#crime#female-prison-guard
crime2 years ago

Venezuela's Tocoron Prison: From Gang-Run Chaos to State Control

Venezuela's Interior Minister announced that the government has regained control of its prison system after seizing the Tocoron jail, which was notorious for being run by prisoners. The jail, known for its luxurious amenities, was the headquarters of the criminal gang Tren de Aragua, responsible for various crimes including assassinations and drug trafficking. Most of the 1,600 inmates have been relocated to other prisons, and 88 members of the gang who escaped during the raid have been recaptured. The operation to dismantle the gang is ongoing.

via Reuters Canada|
#crime#criminal-gang#prison-system
social-issues2 years ago

From Cells to Streets: California's Troubling Prison-to-Homelessness Crisis

California releases inmates without requiring them to have housing, leading to a significant number of homeless former prisoners. Los Angeles County probation officers, already struggling with staffing and caseloads, are tasked with monitoring these individuals but face challenges in providing support and finding housing. The rise in homeless parolees has raised concerns about public safety, as being homeless increases the risk of becoming a victim of a violent offense. California's prison system has been overhauled, but the lack of a continuum of care and limited housing options for formerly incarcerated individuals contribute to the ongoing issue.

via NBC News|
#california#homelessness#housing