#inmate-rights tag

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

3 weeks ago

Social justice

Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse charges

Darrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Europe news

Love in lockup: Italy unveiled its first 'sex room' for prisoners

Italy's first sex room for prisoners was established, allowing inmates intimate meetings with partners after a court ruling.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

2 months ago

Midtown rally seeks prison culture reform as Hochul announces charges against guards in inmate Robert Brooks' prison murder | amNewYork

Families and advocates demand cultural reform in New York prisons following a brutal inmate death incident.

East Bay (California)

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

3 weeks ago

Social justice

Jury deliberations begin against final FCI Dublin guard facing sex abuse charges

Darrell Smith's trial centers on alleged sexual abuse of inmates, exposing a pattern of manipulation and coercion during his time at FCI Dublin.

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Europe news

Love in lockup: Italy unveiled its first 'sex room' for prisoners

Italy's first sex room for prisoners was established, allowing inmates intimate meetings with partners after a court ruling.

CA lawmakers want more oversight of sexual assault complaints at women's prisons

California may add staff to oversee inmate complaints, but it still inadequately addresses the volume of sexual misconduct cases.

Black Lives Matter

fromNew York Post

10 guards charged over the fatal beating of 22-year-old NY inmate Messiah Nantwi, including 2 with murder

Ten New York prison guards have been indicted for the fatal beating of inmate Messiah Nantwi, marking a concerning pattern of violence in state prisons.

fromThe Mercury News

Retirement

Mistrial declared in sexual abuse trial of FCI Dublin prison guard

A mistrial was declared in the case of a prison guard accused of sexually abusing inmates due to jury deadlock.

U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina Jail

The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Prison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

U.S. Finds Pervasive Safety Failures at South Carolina Jail

The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center fails to protect inmates, leading to severe violence and threatening their constitutional rights.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Prison officers' union calls for cooking bans after attack by terrorist inmate.

more#prison-safety

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