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DOJ Reaches Nearly $116M Historic Settlement With 103 Survivors of Sexual Abuse at FCI Dublin PrisonThe DOJ has reached a $116 million settlement with 103 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, marking the largest settlement of its kind. The agreement includes compensation and reforms to prevent future abuse within federal prisons.
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Inside America’s Toughest Federal PrisonExplore the harsh realities of ADX Florence, America's most secure federal prison, where inmates face prolonged solitary confinement and allegations of systemic abuse.
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At Fluvanna Correctional Center For Women, horror story after horror story in medical careA state prison in Fluvanna County that houses more than 200 inmates from Hampton Roads faces so many concerns over the medical care it provides that it is under a federal court order to comply with the constitutional ban against cruel and unusual punishment.
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Inmate Dies At D.C. Jail Amidst Sweltering HeatAn inmate at D.C. Jail has died, and while the cause is still under investigation, advocates are linking his death to dangerous conditions inside the facility during a recent heat wave.
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A Troubled Federal Prison Unit Gets New Life In A Different StateInstead of changing its conditions and practices, The Bureau of Prisons is simply moving a problem-plagued federal prison unit in Pennsylvania to Illinois.
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“I need some help please”: A woman died in a Virginia prison after begging for medical careA woman incarcerated in a Virginia prison repeatedly pleaded for medical assistance before her death, highlighting systemic issues in inmate healthcare and oversight.
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"Alcatraz de las Rocosas": así es ADX, la cárcel "supermax" de EE.UU. donde ingresó Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán"Alcatraz of the Rockies": This is ADX, the US supermax prison where Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán was held.
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How was Jeffrey Epstein able to kill himself so soon after earlier reported incident?An investigative report by the Miami Herald delves into the conditions and oversight of Florida's prison system, highlighting systemic issues and calls for reform.
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"I Had Hit The Lottery”: Inmates Desperate To Get Out Of Prisons Hit Hard By The Coronavirus Are Racing To CourtExamines the inconsistent application of coronavirus-related prison release policies across the U.S., highlighting disparities and challenges in the justice system's response to the pandemic.
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As Black Lives Matter Protests Mounted, Federal Prisons Went on Lockdown—and Their Staffs Were Deployed to the StreetsIn June 2020, amid nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, the Bureau of Prisons enacted an unprecedented lockdown of all federal prisons and deployed militarized prison staff to city streets, highlighting concerns over the use of force and inmate rights.
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"Justice For J6" Says They're Rallying For Nonviolent Offenders. Most Alleged Capitol Rioters In Jail Are Charged With Violent Crimes.The “Justice for J6” rally is being pitched as support for “nonviolent offenders,” but that doesn’t describe charges against most defendants in jail.
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400 D.C. Jail Residents Will Be Moved After Inspection Finds ‘Systemic Failures’The U.S. Marshals Service plans to transfer 400 individuals in federal custody from the D.C. Jail to a federal prison in Pennsylvania. This decision follows an inspection that uncovered systemic failures in the jail's conditions and operations. The move aims to address concerns about the treatment and safety of incarcerated individuals within the facility.