Prison

York County Prison Lawsuit Moves Closer to Trial as Human Rights Abuses Allegations Escalate

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York County, Pennsylvania – A long-standing lawsuit against York County, its prison, and its former training contractor for alleged human rights violations may finally go to trial later this year. The case, brought by inmates who claim various human rights abuses, is scheduled to be heard by federal district Judge Jennifer Wilson on October 7. This comes nearly three years after York County entered into its second contract with Corrections Special Applications Unit (C-SAU), a controversial trainer. The lawsuit alleges that the county’s actions have violated the rights of the inmates. According to court records, … Read more

Injustice Behind Bars: Negligence Claims Another Life as Lawyer Dies in Egypt Prison

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CAIRO, Egypt- A lawyer has tragically died in an Egyptian prison as a result of medical negligence. This incident has raised concerns regarding the conditions of detainees in the country’s penal system. The lawyer, whose name has not been released, was reportedly denied access to adequate medical care while incarcerated. Witnesses claim that the lawyer’s repeated requests for medical attention were ignored, leading to the deterioration of their health and ultimately resulting in their death. The news of this lawyer’s death has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who argue that this incident highlights the … Read more

Las Vegas Judge Attacked in Courtroom: Assailant Sentenced to Prison

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Five days after Deobra Redden attacked a Las Vegas judge in the courtroom, he faced her again, this time with added security measures in place. The 30-year-old appeared before Judge Mary Kay Holthus, with his wrists chained to his body and court officers on either side of him. During the sentence hearing on Monday, Judge Holthus sentenced Redden to 19 to 48 months in prison for a previous charge of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. The incident that occurred last week, in which Redden leaped over the bench to attack … Read more

Hillsboro Man Convicted of Violating Protection Order, Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence

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HILLSBORO, Ohio – A jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court has found a Hillsboro man guilty of violating a protection order or consent agreement. Allen W. Shoemaker, 65, was convicted of one fifth-degree felony count along with the finding that he had a prior conviction for the same offense. Following the verdict, Judge Rocky Coss sentenced Shoemaker to two years in prison. The trial began with opening statements from Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins and the defense attorneys Denny Kirk and Danielle Whitt. Collins informed the jury that the victim had obtained a protection … Read more