Corrections

Ex-Inmate Secures $4.4 Million Jury Verdict Against Nevada Corrections Department in Groundbreaking Case

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RENO, Nevada — A former inmate has been awarded $4.4 million by a jury in a case against the Nevada Department of Corrections, marking a significant outcome in a legal battle centered around allegations of mistreatment during incarceration. The plaintiff, who had spent several years in state custody, brought forward claims of inadequate medical care and neglect. After a thorough deliberation, the jury ruled in favor of the former inmate, highlighting the systemic issues within the corrections system. The trial revealed testimonies that underscored the harsh conditions and inadequate healthcare services that many incarcerated individuals … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more

Controversy at Women’s Prison: Inmate Alleges Sexual Assault by Transgender Cellmate Amidst Department of Corrections Housing Policy Debate

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GIG HARBOR, Wash. — A former inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by her transgender cellmate, an individual with a history of sexual offenses, according to court documents. The plaintiff, Mozzy Clark-Sanchez, claims the assaults occurred over a period during which they shared a cell, sparking concerns about the incarceration policies for transgender inmates in state facilities. Clark-Sanchez’s lawsuit asserts severe allegations against Christopher Scott Williams, who after legally being recognized as a female by the state, was transferred from a men’s to … Read more

Former President Mahama Criticizes NPP’s Nana B for Misleading Election Claims; Legal Actions and Corrections Demanded

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Accra, Ghana — Tensions are escalating in Ghana’s political landscape as John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called out Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B and the National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over alleged misinformation concerning the scheduling of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to Mahama, Nana B has been disseminating false claims that the elections would not occur simultaneously. Mahama, expressing his concerns, highlighted the responsibilities that come with Nana B’s legal background, suggesting that his conduct should reflect greater adherence … Read more