Inmate

Family Sues Alabama Prison Officials Over Death of Inmate on Eve of Release

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Elmore, Alabama — Attorneys have initiated a federal wrongful death case for the family of Daniel Williams, a deceased Alabama state prison inmate, alleging he was brutally tortured and murdered by fellow inmates. The legal action implicates senior officials at Staton Correctional Facility, where the incident occurred, and targets systemic failures within the Alabama Department of Corrections. Represented by the law firm Farris, Riley & Pitt, Williams’ family contends he died from a savage attack unaddressed by prison authorities on November 8, 2023. Included as defendants in the suit are the Alabama Department of Corrections … Read more

Multnomah County Jails in Crisis: Grand Jury Report Reveals Urgent Safety and Staffing Issues Amid Rising Inmate Deaths

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Portland, Oregon – A profound crisis is sweeping through Multnomah County’s jail system, compromising the welfare and safety of the public, according to a newly released corrections grand jury report. Following a series of inmate fatalities that commenced in 2022, the report sheds light on severe shortcomings in the local jails, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reforms. The inquiry, undertaken by seven grand jurors who inspected the county’s three jails and one prison over recent months, has pinpointed critical issues primarily stemming from staff shortages and outdated facilities. Corrections officers are compelled to work … Read more

Florida Inmate Pleads Guilty to Sending Death Threats to Judge and Prosecutor

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Jacksonville, Florida – A 27-year-old Florida inmate has admitted to sending threatening letters from prison targeting a prosecutor and a judge who were involved in his prior convictions for violent crimes. Taylor Ryan Hill, a resident of Jacksonville, entered a guilty plea to charges of mailing threatening communications, which could see him face up to five years in federal prison. The court has yet to schedule a sentencing date. Hill was incarcerated at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2024, when authorities report he sent a menacing letter to an Assistant … Read more

Oklahoma Mental Health Department Agrees to Major Reforms After Lawsuit Over Inmate Treatment Delays

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a significant legal development, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit stemming from allegations of inmates enduring lengthy waits for vital mental health treatments while detained at the Tulsa County Jail. The lawsuit argued that the delays in treatment potentially spanned months to years. Under the terms of the settlement, the department has committed to several improvements, including the reassessment of all inmates currently awaiting treatment, an increase in staffing levels, and the expansion of available treatment beds. Furthermore, efforts … Read more