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Coronavirus has jail lawyers worried about safety
During a meeting of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and court staff last week, a representative from the Seattle City Attorney’s...
It’s ‘Racial’: Illinois Prison Banned Books on Black History and Empowerment From Inmate Program
Some 3 out of every 4 inmates in Illinois prisons are black, yet, an Illinois prison banned an inmate education program from using books...
Federal prison officials get bonuses as staffing shortages, management problems persist
WASHINGTON – The federal prison system paid $1.6 million in bonuses to its top executives and wardens during the past two years despite...
Inmate advocates press Maryland to scrap book restrictions
BALTIMORE (AP) — Advocates for Maryland’s prisoners are pressing the mid-Atlantic state to scrap “senseless and harsh” regulations they...
9 plead guilty in Maryland prison conspiracy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Maryland authorities say nine people, including a former correctional officer, have pleaded guilty for their roles...
Private prison company moves annual conference to Trump-owned golf resort
A private prison company has moved its annual conference to a golf resort owned by Donald Trump in an apparent bid to show its desire to...
Ex-inmate Susan Burton goes back to prison to lead out women she left behind
Susan Burton took the bus home from prison six times, with "a buck-fifty left in my pocket," she said, no ID and her worldly possessions...
Jay-Z & Meek Mill Announces Docuseries on Flaws in Criminal Justice System
In the first weeks as a free man, rapper Meek Mill announced he is working with his mentor, advocate and now executive producer, Jay-Z,...
