Women sue prison gynecologist over ‘horrific, sadistic’ exams, sexual abuse in California
Women at the California Institution for Women reported sexually abusive and “sadistic” behavior during gynecology exams ...
Lawsuit accuses gynecologist at California women’s prison of abusing patients for years
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women in Chino ...
A mass hunger strike transformed solitary confinement in California prisons. This documentary captures the fight
In 2013, nearly 4,000 California inmates in long-term solitary confinement (for decades, in some cases) went on what would ...
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Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires
Mota herself has been an incarcerated firefighter, and her organisation hopes to push for greater fire safety for all people ...
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Dispatched to L.A.: A Sparks chief’s firsthand view of the devastating Southern California wildfires
The community itself down here has been more than supportive,” said Scott Means from Sparks Fire Department while he was still in Southern California. “We have people who cruise through our camp ...
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Lawsuit alleges women in CA prison were victims of sexual violence by 'predatory' gynecologist
"The things that he did to us will forever haunt us and traumatize us," said a woman identified only as Jane Doe #5.
Attempted homicide of correctional officer being investigated at Pelican Bay State Prison
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officialsare investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelic ...
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These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
OCCC inmate killed Wednesday is identified
STAR-ADVERTISER STAR-ADVERTISER A 33-year-old inmate f after an alleged assault at the Oahu Community Correctional Center early Wednesday was identified today as Eric A. Scotton, according to the ...
The ‘gold standard’ of drug treatment saves lives. California is pushing for more access in jails
These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
SC prisons captain accused of taking money to share confidential information with inmates
Leon Morell has been charged with disclosure of confidential information, obstruction of justice, money laundering, ...
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Wisconsin DOC undergoing external review of prison conditions, use of solitary confinement
With a mixture of hope and skepticism from families and advocates, an external review of the state's beleaguered Department of Corrections ... its inception in 2017, California and Connecticut ...