Detention Archives

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty Amidst Allegations, Faces Detention in Notorious Brooklyn Facility

New York, NY — Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are urgently working to prevent his incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn following his recent arrest on charges of sex trafficking. Describing the facility as a place riddled with violence and death, the defense team is pushing for alternative arrangements ahead of his trial. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on charges that allege over a decade of physical …

Judge Orders Detention for Suspect in Independence Day Tragedy Involving 6-Year-Old

Richmond, Virginia — A Virginia judge has ordered that a man arrested in connection to the July Fourth fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy remain behind bars pending trial. The ruling came during an initial appearance on Thursday, where the suspect faced allegations heeled by the community and the law enforcement alike. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld to comply with legal standards, is accused of an act of violence that disrupted what was …

Jury Grants $40,000 to Victim of Harsh Confrontation in Orangeburg County Detention Center

Orangeburg, SC – A South Carolina man was awarded $40,000 following a violent incident in an Orangeburg County jail that was captured on video, casting a harsh light on the conduct of law enforcement officers within the facility. The video, which was played during the court proceedings, showed officers at the Orangeburg County Detention Center using excessive force against the man, identified as Jarrett Hobbs, during his arrest last September. According to legal representatives, Hobbs …

Transgender Person Denied Home Detention After Hammer Attack on Partner

Hamilton, New Zealand – A transgender woman named Jazz ‘Ra’ Rima-Samuels faced a court ruling after attacking her partner of 17 years with a claw hammer, causing serious injuries. Rima-Samuels argued against prison time, citing difficulties associated with her gender identity and the challenging environment of a men’s prison. Her defense lawyer emphasized her vulnerability and struggles as a transgender individual in the prison system. Rima-Samuels admitted to striking her partner multiple times with a …

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Violent Attack on Detention Officer in Greenwood

Greenwood, South Carolina – A man recently sentenced to prison for a violent attack on a detention officer has sparked outrage in the community. Tavon Dorsett Morton, 36, found himself in legal trouble after his bond was revoked in January 2023 on various charges, including attempted murder. Reports from officials revealed that the incident took place on Aug. 12, 2023, when a detention officer instructed Morton to return to his cell. Ignoring the orders, Morton …

Report Reveals Failures in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Detention of Immigrant Leading to Death

AURORA, Colorado: A newly released report has shed light on the death of an immigrant in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report found that the government failed to meet multiple standards intended to protect detainees’ health. As a result, serious questions are being raised about the conditions within ICE detention centers, especially at a time when the Biden administration is detaining increasing numbers of migrants amid a surge in border …