Michael Anderson, an ex-prison lieutenant, was handed a three-year sentence in the wake of an avoidable inmate fatality.
Category: Jail News
Louisiana Task Force Explores Inclusive Prison Education
Louisiana’s task force explores prison education reforms, focusing on enhanced options for the incarcerated, including those on death row.
Dogged Determination, Advocates Mobilize to Salvage Gwinnett County Jail Program
The Gwinnett County Jail Dogs program, a 13-year initiative connecting inmates with rescue dogs, is at risk of suspension.
Pike County Detention Center Teams Up with Goodwill to Tackle Recidivism
Pike County Detention Center collaborates with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to combat recidivism using a $123,923 grant.
East Baton Rouge District Attorneys Office Seek Adult Jail Transfer for Teen Escapee David Atkins
Baton Rouge prosecutors filed a motion to move David Atkins, the teen who escaped juvenile detention twice, to an adult prison.
Derek Chauvin in Stable Condition After FCI Tucson Stabbing Incident
Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s murder, is expected to survive after a stabbing incident at FCI Tucson.
Inmate Dies at Santa Rosa County Jail
An unidentified prisoner in a Santa Rosa County jail died in a use-of-force incident, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
ACLU Lawsuit Prompts Virginia Department of Corrections to Grant Early Releases
ACLU’s legal action prompts the Virginia Department of Corrections to award enhanced credits, enabling earlier releases from prison.
Oregon Justice Resource Center Dissatisfied with Proposed Plans for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
The advocacy group questions the OR Department of Corrections response to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility issues in a call for reform.
Convicted Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin from George Floyd Case, Stabbed at FCI Tucson
Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, was stabbed in FCI Tucson prison.