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Inmate Found Dead in California State Prison, Cellmate Held for Investigation

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Vacaville, CA — A homicide at California State Prison, Solano is currently under investigation following the death of an inmate on Thursday evening, officials reported. The deceased, identified as 25-year-old Darian L. Hernandez, was found unconscious in his cell he shared with another inmate, shortly after 8 p.m. Emergency responders pronounced Hernandez dead before 9 p.m. Authorities have named Jonathan M. Perez, the other inmate in the cell, as a person of interest in the case. Following the incident, Perez, 23, was placed in restricted housing as the SOL Investigative Services Unit, coupled with the … Read more

Former Connecticut Inmate Wins $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Claiming Stabbing by Prison Guard

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Hartford, CT – A federal jury recently awarded $1.3 million to a former inmate who claimed he was stabbed by a guard while serving time in a Connecticut state prison. The decision came after the ex-prisoner, represented by his legal team, accused the correctional officer of assault in a case that highlights concerns about inmate safety and prison personnel conduct. The victim, who had been incarcerated at the time of the incident, alleged that the attack was unprovoked and resulted in serious physical injuries and emotional distress. During the trial, evidence presented included medical reports … Read more

El Paso County Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement Over Inmate Death Incident

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El Paso, Colorado – El Paso County officials have agreed to a $1.5 million settlement following a lawsuit over the death of a jail inmate, John Patrick Walter, in 2014. The settlement aims to resolve allegations of negligence against county officials and medical staff, highlighting critical issues regarding the health care and treatment given to prisoners under county supervision. The suit was brought by Walter’s family who claimed that the treatment he received while incarcerated at the El Paso County jail led to his untimely death. At the time of his death, Walter, who was … Read more

Texas Inmate Faces Life Sentence After Being Indicted for Strangling Fellow Inmate at Barry Telford Unit

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TEXARKANA, Texas — A Bowie County grand jury has charged 37-year-old Ivan Villalobos with first-degree murder following the alleged killing of a fellow inmate using a cord at the Barry Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2023, could result in Villalobos facing a prison term ranging from five years to life if he is convicted. Currently, Villalobos is detained at the Bowie County jail with bail set at $1 million. At the time of the incident, he was serving multiple four-year sentences for burglary convictions from Atascosa County, … Read more