Inmate

South Carolina Judge Declares Death Row Inmate Competent for Execution Amid Controversial Beliefs on Law and Justice

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina judge has determined that the death row inmate Steven Bixby is mentally competent to proceed with his execution, despite his claims that a majority of laws are unconstitutional and that individuals possess an unconditional right to defend their property, even to the point of lethal force. This ruling allows the state to move forward with plans to execute Bixby for the shooting deaths of two police officers in December 2003. Bixby’s legal team may seek to appeal this decision. Previously, the state Supreme Court had suspended Bixby’s execution, directing … Read more

Execution Complications: Lawyer Claims Heart Device Failed to Shock Distressed Inmate

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Florida — During a recent execution in Florida, an inmate experienced complications when the heart monitor device meant to administer shocks failed to activate, according to the defense attorney. This incident has raised questions regarding the efficacy and reliability of equipment used in capital punishment scenarios. The lawyer representing the inmate stated that the execution was marred by unforeseen difficulties. This event has prompted discussions about the legal and ethical implications surrounding execution methods, particularly concerning the technology utilized to ensure humane treatment during the process. Witnesses observed that the execution did not proceed as … Read more

Nevada Challenges $4.3 Million Verdict Over Inadequate Dental Care of Former Inmate Linked to Molotov Cocktail Incident

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The state is contesting a $4.3 million jury verdict awarded to a former inmate who asserted he was denied necessary dental care during his incarceration. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office filed an appeal on July 21, seeking to overturn the decision rendered in June by a federal jury in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit was brought forth by Nicolai Mork, who was released from Stewart Conservation Camp approximately four years ago. Mork alleged that for over a year, he suffered from a bacterial infection in his mouth without … Read more

Humboldt County Grand Jury Reports Record Inmate Voting and Calls for Urgent Repairs in County Facilities

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Eureka, California – The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has released a series of six reports this month, highlighting significant findings regarding various county facilities. As the county’s independent oversight body, the jury indicated progress in multiple areas, notably in the realm of inmate voting and addressing chronic staffing shortages. One of the most remarkable revelations involved the unprecedented participation of inmates in voting during the November 2024 election. The jury reported that 74 inmates voted, a substantial increase from the one or two participants in previous years. According to the report, this shift was … Read more