Solitary

Disturbing Lawsuit Claims Juvenile Detention Centers Subject Children to Solitary Confinement

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Raleigh, NC – A lawsuit has been filed alleging that children in juvenile detention centers in North Carolina are being kept in solitary confinement, according to court documents. The lawsuit claims that these young detainees, some as young as 13 years old, are being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment, in violation of their constitutional rights. The complaint, filed on behalf of four plaintiffs, alleges that the use of solitary confinement in juvenile detention centers across the state is widespread and systemic. The plaintiffs argue that isolating these young people for extended periods of time … Read more

Felon’s Airborne Assault on Judge Results in Multiple Felonies and Solitary Confinement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A viral incident in a Las Vegas courtroom has resulted in serious consequences for the assailant. Deobra Redden, who attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a sentencing hearing, now faces a multitude of felony charges. Initially in court for attempted battery causing substantial bodily harm, Redden’s actions towards the judge have escalated the charges against him. These include coercion with force or threat of force, extortion, intimidation of public officers, disregard of personal and property safety, and battery. Following the attack, Redden is now classified as a “2C” inmate, meaning he … Read more