Prison

LA Socialite Rebecca Grossman Accused of Conspiring with Family from Prison to Secure New Trial in Hit-and-Run Case

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Los Angeles socialite Rebecca Grossman, who was convicted of a hit-and-run that killed two young brothers, is now facing accusations of conspiring from behind bars to secure a new trial. Grossman was found guilty on all counts for the September 2020 crash that claimed the lives of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander. Prosecutors allege that she has been contacting her husband and daughter from jail in an attempt to influence witnesses, the jury, the judge, and her ex-lover. The Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys have filed a motion providing evidence of the … Read more

California Prison Deemed ‘Rape Club’ Requires Unbiased Oversight, Judge Rules

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As a result of a recent ruling, a California prison facility known as the “rape club” will now be subject to oversight to address the reported sexual assaults and harassment within its walls. The ruling was made by a judge in the city of Sacramento, bringing attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures in the state’s correctional institutions. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Donovan Correctional Facility, located in San Diego County, alleging a rampant culture of sexual violence. The facility, which houses more than 3,800 inmates, has been … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Oversight of California Women’s Prison Amid Rampant Sexual Abuse Scandal

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DUBLIN, California – A California federal women’s prison, plagued by widespread sexual abuse against inmates, has been deemed “a dysfunctional mess” by a judge. In a groundbreaking move, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee the facility, marking the first time the Federal Bureau of Prisons has faced such action. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has been criticized for its sluggish response and intentional disregard of the inmates’ constitutional rights despite being fully aware of the situation for years. Judge Rogers stated that the repeated failure … Read more

Connecticut Republicans Propose Minimum Prison Sentences for Election Law Violations Amidst Bridgeport Fraud Allegations

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HARTFORD, Conn. – In response to a series of election fraud allegations in Bridgeport’s mayoral race, Connecticut Republicans have recently proposed legislation that would impose a minimum one-year prison sentence for individuals who violate state election laws. The bill, which has garnered support from State Sen. Rob Sampson and several State Representatives, targets those who intentionally attempt to manipulate votes, ballots, and petitions, as well as election officials who neglect their duties and individuals who unlawfully fill out or submit absentee ballots. Currently, willful violations of election laws in Connecticut are considered class D felonies, … Read more