Inmate

Unlocking Justice: Former Inmate Empowers Incarcerated Advocates Through Pioneering Legal Initiative

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Jhody Polk found herself serving time within the confines of a Florida prison, she stumbled upon a group of women whose stature seemed larger than life in the law library. Their confidence and mastery of legal jargon not only distinguished them from their peers but inspired Polk to embark on a transformative journey—learning the law from behind bars. These women, none of whom had formal legal training, had become adept at navigating complex legal waters, ultimately empowering themselves and others within the prison walls. Motivated by her experiences, Polk, who has … Read more

Jury Convicts Inmate in Deadly 2018 Gang-Related Prison Riot, Hands Down Additional Life Sentences

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BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — After just one hour of deliberation, a Lee County jury convicted inmate Stephen Green of murder and other charges stemming from a brutal 2018 prison riot that left seven dead and more than 20 injured. The jury found Green guilty on Thursday, making him the only person thus far convicted of murder for the violent episode, despite the large number of inmates involved. The trial, which began Monday, highlights the severe consequences of one of the nation’s most devastating prison riots and marks Green as the second to face trial out of … Read more

Missouri Inmate Seeks New Trial, Claims Another Confessed to Double Murder

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Darious Lucas, currently serving dual life sentences for the murders of James Richardson and Kenneth Long, is seeking a retrial, claiming critical evidence was wrongfully excluded in his initial 2017 trial. Lucas, convicted over a fatal shooting linked to a narcotics transaction, has filed a federal writ demanding his case be re-examined under new claims. Lucas asserts that during the trial, evidence pointing to another suspect, identified as Charles Pearl, was unjustly omitted by the presiding judge. This, Lucas insists, hindered his ability to present a complete defense. Two weeks following the … Read more

Michigan Inmate Wins $100M in Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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Detroit, MI – In a remarkable legal decision, a Michigan judge has ordered music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to pay $100 million in damages to a current inmate who claimed that Combs exploited his life story and likeness without permission or compensation. The ruling comes after a heated court battle that highlighted issues of intellectual property and personal rights. The plaintiff, whose identity has been withheld for legal reasons, alleged that Combs, alongside his company Bad Boy Entertainment, utilized his narrative in a lucrative and wide-reaching marketing strategy that included musical works and promotional materials. … Read more