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Security lapses lead to fatal fentanyl overdose of Steve Delgado at Hilo Community Correctional Center

Hilo Community Correctional Center faces scrutiny following the fatal fentanyl overdose of inmate Steve Delgado.

Fairfax County, VA, leaders celebrate the one-year success of “Taking Root,” a diversion program providing a Virginia alternative to jail.

Jason Richard Budrow, a convicted killer, denies responsibility for an attack on Paul Ruben Flores, the man who murdered Kristin Smart.

TBCJ approves renaming Gatesville’s Mountain View Unit to the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in recognition of O’Daniel’s contributions.

Inmate attempts to escape through Clayton County Jail walls prompt Sheriff Allen to implement new security measures.

The death of Klifton Adam Bond raises questions about Alabama prison safety and family demands for transparency and accountability.

Legal teams representing sexual abuse survivors at FCI Dublin held a press conference emphasizing the need for systemic changes.

The San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council’s report proposes measures to reshape San Quentin Prison into a premier rehabilitation center.

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation report indicates a 40% surge in juvenile referrals for non-violent felonies in the past year.

Jannah Hague sued Kent County, claiming her constitutional rights were infringed when she was forced to remove her hijab for a booking photo.