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#lawsuit
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
US politics

Trans baby killer filed $3.5M lawsuit against Trump for 'transphobic' views that led to alleged sexual assaults behind bars

Autumn Cordellion, a transgender woman, blames Trump for violence faced in prison, filing a lawsuit claiming his remarks led to her assaults.
fromwww.esquire.com
11 months ago
New York City

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
US politics

Trans baby killer filed $3.5M lawsuit against Trump for 'transphobic' views that led to alleged sexual assaults behind bars

Autumn Cordellion, a transgender woman, blames Trump for violence faced in prison, filing a lawsuit claiming his remarks led to her assaults.
fromwww.esquire.com
11 months ago
New York City

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies.
more#lawsuit
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Female National Guard members deployed in NY prisons allegedly filmed while undressing: 'Incredibly disturbing'

National Guard members in New York prisons face unacceptable treatment, including humiliating surveillance and exposure to noxious fumes.
#death-penalty
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Life on South Carolina death row: months of barbaric' isolation before execution

Marion Bowman Jr faces execution under brutal conditions that raise numerous ethical concerns, particularly regarding wrongful convictions and the treatment of death row inmates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former death row prisoners fight attempt to move them to one of the nation's harshest prisons.

Condemned prisoners are suing the federal government against a transfer to a supermax prison, arguing it violates their rights post-commutation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Life on South Carolina death row: months of barbaric' isolation before execution

Marion Bowman Jr faces execution under brutal conditions that raise numerous ethical concerns, particularly regarding wrongful convictions and the treatment of death row inmates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former death row prisoners fight attempt to move them to one of the nation's harshest prisons.

Condemned prisoners are suing the federal government against a transfer to a supermax prison, arguing it violates their rights post-commutation.
more#death-penalty
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Political prisoner Lazaro Yuri Valle's parole revoked: If they deport me, I'll continue fighting for Cuba'

Lazaro Valle Roca's departure from Cuba highlights government oppression and the desperate circumstances under which citizens escape jail and tyranny.
#human-rights
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

British couple held by Taliban describe dire conditions in Kabul jail

A Briton imprisoned by the Taliban describes horrific conditions in Kabul prison, highlighting dangers to his wife also detained.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Attention Must Be Paid to the Migrants Disappearing Under Trump

Hundreds of Venezuelan men are forcibly detained and transported to a harsh prison in El Salvador, raising serious human rights concerns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.
fromSCSJ
5 months ago
Social justice

Organizations Demand Prison Population Reduction After Helene

North Carolina organizations demand the release of 400 women and 1,500 men from overcrowded prisons following severe hurricane damage and inhumane conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

It's about political will': is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?

Families of detainees face a relentless cycle of hope and disappointment in seeking support from UK foreign secretaries in their struggle for justice.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Rikers Island's treatment of mentally ill detainees violates city regulations, leading to severe deterioration of their conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

British couple held by Taliban describe dire conditions in Kabul jail

A Briton imprisoned by the Taliban describes horrific conditions in Kabul prison, highlighting dangers to his wife also detained.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Attention Must Be Paid to the Migrants Disappearing Under Trump

Hundreds of Venezuelan men are forcibly detained and transported to a harsh prison in El Salvador, raising serious human rights concerns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

They beat him and killed him': The death of a political prisoner in a Cuban jail

Dania Maria Esplugas vehemently believes her son was murdered by prison authorities, rejecting the government's claims of suicide and highlighting signs of abuse.
fromSCSJ
5 months ago
Social justice

Organizations Demand Prison Population Reduction After Helene

North Carolina organizations demand the release of 400 women and 1,500 men from overcrowded prisons following severe hurricane damage and inhumane conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

It's about political will': is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?

Families of detainees face a relentless cycle of hope and disappointment in seeking support from UK foreign secretaries in their struggle for justice.
more#human-rights
#rikers-island
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein laments lack of birthday celebration at Rikers, predicts how long he'll live

Harvey Weinstein expresses dissatisfaction with his life in prison and gloomy expectations for his future. He feels Rikers Island is inhumane.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Harvey Weinstein sues NYC Department of Corrections for 'medical negligence'

Harvey Weinstein is suing NYC for alleged negligence in medical care while imprisoned at Rikers Island.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers Island

A woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
New York City

Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison

Weinstein's lawyers fear he may die due to poor conditions and inadequate medical care in Rikers Island.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein laments lack of birthday celebration at Rikers, predicts how long he'll live

Harvey Weinstein expresses dissatisfaction with his life in prison and gloomy expectations for his future. He feels Rikers Island is inhumane.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Woman dies in custody at embattled Rikers Island

A woman died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the fourth recent death, raising concerns about conditions at the facility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
New York City

Lawyers say they suspect Harvey Weinstein has been deliberately mistreated in prison

Weinstein's lawyers fear he may die due to poor conditions and inadequate medical care in Rikers Island.
more#rikers-island
#criminal-justice
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein yuks it up in NYC court with toothless grin ahead of sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein's dental issues have worsened during his prison time, highlighting health care challenges for inmates.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

"I Did 4 Years In Women's Prison": 24 Honest Confessions From A Former Inmate

The U.S. houses more than 1.9 million incarcerated individuals, with significant insights into prison life revealed by a former inmate's Reddit discussion.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein yuks it up in NYC court with toothless grin ahead of sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein's dental issues have worsened during his prison time, highlighting health care challenges for inmates.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

"I Did 4 Years In Women's Prison": 24 Honest Confessions From A Former Inmate

The U.S. houses more than 1.9 million incarcerated individuals, with significant insights into prison life revealed by a former inmate's Reddit discussion.
more#criminal-justice
#mental-health
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Prisoners spend 22 hours a day in cells - report

Teenagers in Feltham YOI face severe restrictions on educational access and high isolation, jeopardizing their rehabilitation and mental well-being.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Prisoners spend 22 hours a day in cells - report

Teenagers in Feltham YOI face severe restrictions on educational access and high isolation, jeopardizing their rehabilitation and mental well-being.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Prisoners Say Routine Use of Lockdowns Has Led to More Violence and Suicides

Mitchell Bolder's tragic suicide highlights the impact of prolonged lockdowns and mental health neglect in prisons.
more#mental-health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
France news

People Can't Believe These Interviews With Inmates At The Jail Luigi Mangione Is Being Held In Are Real

Prison conditions for Mangione include strict meal times and limited interaction with others due to his cell's design.
#metropolitan-detention-center
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Inside the Brooklyn jail where Sean Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Diddy Combs is being held at MDC Brooklyn, known for its horrific conditions and violent environment, after facing serious charges of sexual abuse.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
New York City

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal investigators launched a coordinated operation at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to address violent conditions and improve safety.
fromNBC New York
6 months ago
New York City

Feds launch 'interagency operation' at troubled NYC jail housing Diddy

Federal agencies launched an operation to address increasing violence and safety issues at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
New York City

Authorities launch interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies are investigating safety concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center amid rising violence and management issues,
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Inside the Brooklyn jail where Sean Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death

Diddy Combs is being held at MDC Brooklyn, known for its horrific conditions and violent environment, after facing serious charges of sexual abuse.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
New York City

Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Federal investigators launched a coordinated operation at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to address violent conditions and improve safety.
fromNBC New York
6 months ago
New York City

Feds launch 'interagency operation' at troubled NYC jail housing Diddy

Federal agencies launched an operation to address increasing violence and safety issues at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
New York City

Authorities launch interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean Diddy' Combs

Federal agencies are investigating safety concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center amid rising violence and management issues,
more#metropolitan-detention-center
London
fromianVisits
6 months ago

The London Buzz - 22nd October 2024

Paddington Bear has been granted a UK passport, showcasing a creative cultural initiative by the government's Home Office.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic, 61, quarantined with scabies in Fort Worth prison: lawyer

Joe Exotic has been quarantined due to scabies, reflecting ongoing health concerns in his prison environment.
#sam-bankman-fried
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Sean Diddy' Combs has surprise roommate in federal lockup: Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Diddy Combs faces serious federal charges after being moved to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, sharing space with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
fromCurbed
7 months ago
New York City

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman Fried Are Jail Bunkmates

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried are unlikely roommates at a notorious federal detention center amid serious criminal allegations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Women

Extranos companeros de celda en Brooklyn: Sean Combs y Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Combs enfrenta graves acusaciones en prisión mientras comparte alojamiento con Sam Bankman-Fried, quien también está bajo custodia relacionada con crímenes financieros.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Sean Diddy' Combs has surprise roommate in federal lockup: Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Diddy Combs faces serious federal charges after being moved to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, sharing space with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
fromCurbed
7 months ago
New York City

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman Fried Are Jail Bunkmates

P. Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried are unlikely roommates at a notorious federal detention center amid serious criminal allegations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Women

Extranos companeros de celda en Brooklyn: Sean Combs y Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean Combs enfrenta graves acusaciones en prisión mientras comparte alojamiento con Sam Bankman-Fried, quien también está bajo custodia relacionada con crímenes financieros.
more#sam-bankman-fried
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prison

Extreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.
#overcrowding
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements.
more#overcrowding
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago
Medicine

Elderly tax scammer avoids MDC Brooklyn after judge's intervention

Colucci avoids prison at MDC due to dangerous conditions after judge's concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Social justice

The Tories are letting stalkers and abusers out of prison - what better way to start an election campaign? | Frances Ryan

Politicians overlook justice system chaos, leading to unfair prison conditions, early release of offenders, risk to public safety, and inadequate support for victims.
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago
New York City

At FCI Dublin, all of the prisoners have been cleared out

All inmates from FCI Dublin have been transferred, released, or placed in community settings following the closure due to dysfunction and abuse at the facility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Inside overcrowded, vermin-infested' Wandsworth jail as guard accused of inmate sex

Inspectors warned about crumbling, overcrowded HMP Wandsworth with systemic failures and recent scandals including a prison officer allegedly having sex with an inmate.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

The prison and court systems are on the verge of collapse. Why aren't Labour or the Tories talking about it? | Samira Shackle

The criminal justice system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse due to overcrowded prisons and underfunding.
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