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Caldwell County Grand Jury Issues Indictments Amidst Jail Theft and Firearm Violations

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Princeton, Kentucky — A grand jury in Caldwell County has issued multiple indictments following its September session, highlighting serious offenses that include a theft charge against a former deputy jailer. Among those indicted is Dustin Michael Driver, who is accused of stealing funds while he was employed at the Caldwell County Jail. The grand jury’s list of indictments does not stop there. It includes several weapon-related offenses involving convicted felons, underscoring ongoing concerns about gun violence and illegal possession of firearms in the region. The allegations against Driver include theft stemming from incidents that are … Read more

California Attorney General Takes Action: Lawsuit Filed Against L.A. County Over ‘Inhumane’ Jail Conditions and Alarming Death Rate

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Los Angeles, California – Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, citing severe conditions and high mortality rates within its jail system. Bonta expressed urgency for immediate reforms, emphasizing, “We can’t wait any longer. We need comprehensive reform and we need it now.” The lawsuit, filed on Monday, aims to compel reforms from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Correctional Health Services. Key reforms sought include improvements in health care, jail conditions, and grievance procedures. “Our lawsuit will be the driving impetus to make those changes reality,” Bonta … Read more

Former Jail Commander Faces Lawsuit from 18 Victims Seeking Justice and Reform Over Invasive Strip-Search Practices

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DURANGO, Colo. — Eighteen women have filed a class-action lawsuit against a former commander of the La Plata County Jail, alleging that he exploited his position to view sensitive strip-search videos of female inmates over a nearly five-year period. The lawsuit names Edward Aber, along with Sheriff Sean Smith and two jail deputies, as defendants in the case. The legal action follows a similar complaint filed last month on behalf of three victims, marking an escalation in the allegations against Aber. According to court documents, Aber accessed the strip-search videos at least 3,166 times through … Read more

Monroe County Jail Staff Face Indictments Following Homicide Ruling in Inmate’s Death

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MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. — A grand jury in Monroe County has indicted several members of the sheriff’s department and two nursing staff in connection with the death of Elijah Isbill, who died while in custody in February. The case has drawn significant scrutiny after an investigation led by District Attorney Stephen Hatchett. Initially, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center classified Isbill’s death as accidental, attributing it to pre-existing health conditions. However, a recent update from the forensic center reclassified the case as a homicide, prompting renewed legal action. The grand jury announced its indictments Wednesday, … Read more