Laura Smoot is finally arrested on second-degree murder charges for her involvement in the 2020 death of inmate Peter Gloria.
Category: Jail News
Conviction Review Unit, statewide effort to rectify wrongful imprisonments in Minnesota
The Great North Innocence Project facilitates the work of Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit, which seeks to overturn erroneous convictions.
Congressional delegation urges BOP to establish residential reentry center for Vermont’s federal prison inmates
Vermont’s congressional delegation urges the BOP to build a residential reentry center for individuals transitioning out of federal prisons.
Fentanyl outbreak suspected in Shasta County Jail, four inmates overdose, one fatality confirmed
Shasta County Jail confronts a Fentanyl outbreak with four inmate overdoses, one resulting in death, prompting an investigation.
Impact of 2021 Tuberculosis in Prison Outbreak Persists, Prompts Health Department Advisory
A 2021 tuberculosis in prison outbreak prompts ongoing concerns, with over 800 released prisoners potentially unaware of exposure in WA.
Cambria County Prison Explores Solar-Powered Future with 30% Cost Reduction
A solar-powered initiative at Cambria County Prison could slash electricity costs by 30%, potentially saving around $10,000 monthly.
Colorado Department of Corrections implements measures to counter drugs in inmate mail
The Colorado Department of Corrections has adopted a digital mail program as a response to the increasing trend of drug-soaked mail.
West Virginia officials defend correctional system improvements amid federal lawsuits
West Virginia officials claim a turnaround in the state’s prison conditions, despite alleged issues and lawsuits.
Alabama prison labor lawsuit targets discriminatory parole practices and exploitation
An Alabama forced prison labor lawsuit challenges and alleges exploitation that benefits fast food giants.
Dead body of Riverside Correctional Facility escapee Gino Hagenkotter found in Philadelphia warehouse
Gino Hagenkotter, 34-year-old Riverside Correctional Facility escapee, was discovered dead in a Philadelphia warehouse.