Prisoners
Wisconsin GOP Say Biden 'Sending Stimulus Checks to Imprisoned Murderers'
Biden's "irresponsible stimulus package which sends stimulus checks to imprisoned murderers, rapists, and child molesters," one Wisconsin GOP lawmaker said Monday.
Iran Offers Prisoner Exchange As U.S. Warns Nuclear Patience May Run Out
Iran has long offered a full prisoner exchange as a step towards a diplomatic thaw, and potential revival of the JCPOA nuclear deal.
New Jersey Officers Charged After Inmates Allege Assault, Severe Beatings
Inmates at the state's only women's prison were allegedly taken out of their cells and beaten by guards last month.
Pressley Says Inmates Should Be Among Those 'Prioritized' for COVID Vaccine
"I'm going to continue to fight for our most vulnerable communities," the progressive lawmaker said.
Inmate Firefighter Injured Battling Multiple California Wildfires Faces ICE
Two days before his release date, the inmate fire crew member, who suffered a "traumatic neck injury" while fighting fires, was told he would taken to a detention center.
New California Bill Allows Former Inmates to Become Firefighters
Around 3,700 inmates are reported to be working at conservation camps under the California Conservation Camp program.
Cal Fire Couldn't Hire Inmates to Fight Fires As Applications Had Closed
Around 2,200 of the inmates currently working at fire camps are "fire line-qualified," according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
West Virginia Gov. Requests Halt to Prisoner Transfers Amid Coronavirus
"While I surely understand the need to transfer prisoners from time to time, now—in the midst of this pandemic—seems unwise and unnecessary," Governor Justice wrote Friday.
Governor Andy Beshear to Restore Voting Rights of Felons in Kentucky
Andy Beshear has declared that he will restore the voting rights of thousands of felons when he signs an executive order on Thursday.
Prison Officials Find Inmates Throwing a 'Pool Party' Drunk on Homebrew
The inmates were found drunk on booze and enjoying a bathe after a session in the engineering workshop refurbishing old waste skips.
West Can Expect Major ISIS Attacks Thanks to Syria Failure: Kurdish General
General Mazloum Kobani said the Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria has opened up new opportunities for ISIS remnants.
Ambassador Warns Russians Must Be 'Careful' in the U.S
Diplomat's comments come after the release from prison of the spy Maria Butina.
These Five ISIS Prisoners Could Win Freedom Amid Chaos of Turkey's Invasion
Some 2,500 ISIS foreign fighters remain in Kurdish prisons in northeastern Syria, but the Turkish operation may threaten the security of such facilities.
Prisoners Allege Being Served Meat 'Not Fit For Human Consumption'
A group of former inmates at an Arizona prison say they were served meat labelled "not for human consumption," echoing several other claims made by prisoners allegedly served unfit meat in recent years.
Hong Kong Police Are Torturing Detained Protesters, Report Claims
More than 1,300 protesters have been arrested since the unrest began, and a new report has shed light on accusations of cruel and unusual punishment of detainees by police.
Prisoners to be Given Keys to Their Cells as Reward for Good Behavior
Inmates will also be offered the freedom to cook meals, more gym time and the ability to choose their own shower times.
Chinese Prisoners Are Still Being Killed for Their Organs, Tribunal Finds
The independent tribunal heard evidence from medical experts, investigative journalists, human rights activists and members of the persecuted Falun Gong group.
'A Game of Thrones' One of Thousands of Books Banned in Kansas Prisons
The Kansas Department of Corrections has banned more than 7,000 books in prisons across the state.
Ocasio-Cortez Backs Sanders on Prisoner Voting Rights
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said people need to consider how the prison system treats minorities when discussing taking away prisoners' voting rights.
Yoga Does Not Make Inmates Gay: Russian Prison Chief
Deputy prison service head Valery Maximenko said yoga had a "very positive" effect on prisoners.
China: Prisoner Organs 'Used For Scientific Research'
Findings raise "important and disturbing questions" about the ethical oversight of those reviewing and publishing research.
Inmates Risk Their Lives to Fight California Wildfires
"No one says anything about them—they're heroes," said the mother of one of the 3,400 inmates fighting deadly wildfires throughout the state. "They don't get the credit and they work so hard."
California Inmates Putting Out Wildfires for $2 a Day
Inmate firefighters are putting their lives on the line to put out California's wildfires for $2 a day.
Prisoners Help Solve Butterfly Migration Mystery
A maximum-security prison in Washington state was looking for new activities to improve the mental health of inmates serving long-term sentences.
U.S. May Lift Sanctions if North Korea Dismantles Nukes
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration was open to lifting sanctions and allowing private American investments into the reclusive state.
Letter Reopens Debate on Famous Alcatraz Prison Break
The frigid waters near Alcatraz have deadly currents and sharks. But there is mounting evidence three prisoners might have survived.
Video Shows Mass Execution In Libya's Benghazi
A Libyan National Army commander killed the ten prisoners in revenge for a car bomb attack on a mosque.
NY Hero Cop Accused of Putting Innocent Men Behind Bars
Louis Scarcella was once a well-respected detective, known for cracking tough cases. Now he's accused of fabricating confessions, among other things.
Putin Orders Russian Police to "Liquidate Bandits"
"If there is a threat to the life and wellbeing of our employees...liquidate the bandits," the president said.
Texas Prisoners Can Read Hitler, Not 'Where's Waldo?'
Prisoners are barred from reading more than 10,000 books.