Jail

Shocking Allegations: Brooklyn Federal Jail Accused of Serving Maggot-Infested Beans to Detainees, Say Defense Lawyers

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Brooklyn, New York – Defense lawyers representing detainees at the troubled Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn have raised alarming concerns about the food conditions at the federal jail. According to a letter sent on behalf of Joseph Elias, a convicted arsonist seeking time served, the jail has been serving maggot-infested beans to inmates. The lawyers detailed the nauseating conditions experienced by Elias and his allergic reactions to certain foods, including fish. The attorneys argued that these conditions warrant leniency in Elias’s case due to the negative impact on his mental health and overall well-being. Elias’s … Read more

York County Inmate’s Death Ruled Not Fault of County; Grand Jury Pushes for Jail Improvements

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YORK COUNTY, Neb. – A grand jury in York County has determined that the county is not at fault for the death of an inmate in their jail. Justin Christensen, a 30-year-old man from Iowa, was found dead in his cell last September. Although the cause of death was not revealed, Christensen had been arrested for felony theft. The grand jury, which convened as required by law, found no evidence of criminal conduct from anyone involved that contributed to his death. In addition to clearing the county of fault, the grand jury also made recommendations … Read more

Judge Upholds Century-Plus Prison Terms for Serial Rapist and Jail Escapee

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San Jose, California – A Santa Clara County judge has upheld the lengthy prison sentences of Eric Patrick Martin, a serial rapist and jail escapee from the 1970s and 1980s. Martin, who has been in prison since 1987 and currently serves a total of 136 years, sought resentencing through a series of state actions and court rulings. However, Superior Court Judge Benjamin Williams denied the request, stating that there was no evidence to demonstrate a change in Martin’s circumstances and that he still posed a significant risk to safety. The ruling was praised by the … Read more

Judge Denies Prosecutors’ Request to Revoke Jail Phone Privileges of Rebecca Grossman, Convicted in Fatal Crash

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Westlake Village, California – A judge denied prosecutors’ request to revoke phone privileges for Rebecca Grossman, who was convicted of murder and other charges in a fatal crash that killed two young boys. Grossman, the co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was ordered by the judge not to contact the victims’ family members or jurors. In a recent court filing, Deputy District Attorneys Ryan Gould and Jamie Castro alleged that Grossman had been using her phone calls to engage in potentially illegal conduct. The prosecutors claimed that Grossman admitted to violating a court protective order … Read more