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New York State Senator Blasts Government for Officer Safety in Prisons After Violent Inmate Attack

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A violent incident at Collins Correctional Facility, where a prisoner allegedly severed part of a correctional officer’s finger, has reignited debate over the state of New York’s prison policies. State Senator George Borrello expressed severe criticisms, attributing the brutal assault to what he describes as lenient policies toward criminals under the current Democratic leadership. The incident, which unfolded last week, involved an inmate who, agitated by a routine cell contraband search, reportedly …

Violent Attack Unfolds on Prisons Bus After Youth Seek Retribution for Alleged Theft

Kampala, Uganda – A routine journey turned chaotic when a group of youth launched a violent attack on a prisons bus over the weekend. The incident, sparked by a mobile phone theft in Zirobwe, Luwero district, was captured on video and widely shared on social media. Prisons spokesman Frank Baine revealed that warders detained a phone snatcher at a funeral and placed him on the bus to take him to the police station, but a …

Brothers spared immediate prison after brutal street attack due to overcrowded prisons

CARLISLE, England – Two brothers, Kenneth Brown, 27, and Shaun Brown, 24, were involved in a violent attack on a young man in the city center of Carlisle. Despite the severity of the incident captured on CCTV, the brothers were spared immediate prison sentences due to the lack of space in prisons. The violent altercation took place on Lowther Street in October 2022, where the brothers, accompanied by their father, were attending a reunion for …

Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Resigns Amid Escapes and Deaths: What’s Next for the City’s Correctional System?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Blanche Carney, the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Prisons, is stepping down from her role following a string of inmate deaths and escapes. Carney, who has been overseeing the city’s four prisons and jails since 2016, announced her retirement in a letter to staff, with her last day set for April 5. Under Carney’s leadership, Philadelphia’s prisons have faced escalating violence and the escape of four inmates within a six-month period last …

Surge in Attacks on Correction Officers Raises Safety Concerns in Massachusetts Prisons

Boston, Massachusetts – Correction officers in Massachusetts prisons are expressing concerns over their safety as data reveals an increase in attacks against them. The alarming trend has left many officers feeling vulnerable and unprotected in their work environment. Officials report that incidents of violence towards correction officers have been on the rise, with assaults becoming more frequent in recent months. According to the data, these attacks have created a sense of unease among staff members, …

Reports: Increase in Fatal Violence in Alabama Prisons Raises Alarming Concerns

Springville, Alabama – The death of Terrance Guyton, 56, in his cell at St. Clair Correctional Facility has raised concerns regarding the safety and conditions within Alabama’s prison system. Multiple reports received by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) indicated that Guyton was beaten and choked to death, with evidence of at least one stab wound and severe bruising on his face. This tragic incident follows the stabbing death of Jamal McCain, 37, on May 15 …

Inside the World’s Cruelest Prisons: From North Korea’s Camp 14 to the Notorious Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in Kenya

LONDON, UK – The world’s most notorious prisons have gained infamy for their inhumane conditions and the mistreatment of inmates. In the United Kingdom, prisons like Wormwood Scrubs, Durham, and Frankland have been heavily criticized for their poor facilities and treatment of prisoners. With overcrowding and lack of resources, these prisons have faced widespread condemnation. In addition, the UK holds some of the most infamous criminals, including those serving whole-life sentences, such as Rose West …