Correctional Archives

Inmate Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Attack on Correctional Officer at Idaho Maximum Security Prison

Boise, Idaho — A man already incarcerated for serious crimes received a life sentence Thursday after his violent attack on a correctional officer in March 2024. Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge, 32, was sentenced to life in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years for aggravated battery. This new sentence will be served consecutively with his existing prison term for previous offenses, which include lewd conduct with a minor and robbery. The attack occurred …

Chaos Erupts in Virginia Prison as MS-13 Gang Members Launch Brutal Attack on Correctional Officers

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — A violent altercation at Wallens Ridge State Prison on Friday morning left three correctional officers injured, following an organized attack by a group of inmates linked to the notorious MS-13 gang. The incident began around 9:45 a.m. when six inmates, five of whom are alleged members of the El Salvadoran gang, reportedly assaulted the officers in a premeditated act of aggression. The Virginia Department of Corrections confirmed that the group …

Homicide Ruling in New York Inmate’s Death Ignites Calls for Reform and Investigation into Correctional Brutality

Syracuse, N.Y. — An inmate’s death following a violent encounter with corrections officers at a New York state prison has been classified as homicide, a family attorney announced, pointing to conclusive autopsy findings. Robert L. Brooks, 43, died from injuries sustained in a beating at Marcy Correctional Facility, which was partially captured on body cameras that were not actively turned on by the officers involved. Elizabeth Mazur, representing the Brooks family, disclosed that the autopsy …

Unveiling Shadows: Investigating the Underreported Deaths Within Custody and Correctional Systems

New York – A grim and overlooked issue plagues the U.S. justice system: the deaths of individuals while under law enforcement custody or within correctional facilities remain significantly unreported. This stark reality points to a pressing need for robust oversight and transparency to prevent further tragedies related to medical neglect and excessive use of force. The lack of federally mandated, uniform reporting standards contributes to this deficiency, allowing many cases to slip through the cracks. …

California Correctional Officer Hospitalized After Assault by Trio of Inmates

Sacramento, Calif. — A California correctional officer was severely injured following an attack by three inmates at a state prison, officials reported on Wednesday. This incident at California State Prison, Sacramento, has raised serious concerns about the safety measures in place within the state’s penal system. The altercation occurred in one of the facility’s dining rooms during breakfast hours, initiating when the officer approached to settle a minor dispute among inmates. Three prisoners then assaulted …

Community Demands Reform and Justice After Tragic Death of Ohio Correctional Officer on Christmas Day

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The death of Correction Officer Andrew Lansing has stirred significant public dismay and calls for reform following a violent incident at Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) on Christmas Day. This emotional time in the community coincides with mounting criticism of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) over what some describe as recurrent issues of safety and oversight within the state’s prison system. Officer Lansing, a respected staff member at RCI, tragically …

Community Demands Justice and Reform Following Deadly Incident at Marcy Correctional Facility

Marcy, NY – Community members are pressing for answers and action from state prison officials following a brutal incident at Marcy Correctional Facility where an inmate was fatally attacked. The response has amplified concerns regarding the oversight and operational conditions within state-run prisons. The attack, details of which are still under investigation by state authorities, resulted in the death of one inmate, whose name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. This …

Imminent Release of Marcy Correctional Facility Video Prompts Statewide Alert, Governor Orders Firing of 14 Staff After Inmate’s Death

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Attorney General’s office is set to release disturbing body camera footage by week’s end, exposing the events leading to the death of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility early December, insiders disclosed. The disclosure comes amid heightened calls for transparency and accountability in the handling of a conflict that resulted in the fatality of 43-year-old Robert Brooks. Brooks lost his life on December 10 following a confrontation involving several …

Correctional Services Chief Condemns Attack on Officer, Calls it a Threat to Legal Integrity

Hong Kong – The Commissioner of Correctional Services openly criticized a recent violent assault on a correctional officer, describing it as a direct challenge to the rule of law. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about safety standards and reforms within the correctional system. The attack, which took place earlier this week, occurred within the confines of a high-security facility, raising alarms about the safety protocols currently in place. The targeted officer sustained severe …

Three Inmates Face Serious Charges After Violent Attack on Correctional Officers at Massachusetts Prison

BOSTON — Charges have been filed against three inmates following a severe altercation at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center that left five correctional officers injured, one of whom was stabbed 12 times and suffered a punctured lung. The incident, which occurred on September 18, involved an attack caught on surveillance footage, where an officer was initially assaulted with what appeared to be a homemade knife. Interim Commissioner Shawn Jenkins of the Massachusetts Department of Correction affirmed that …