Prison Guard Covered Camera While Fellow Officers Beat Mentally Ill Inmate
Corrections officers punched the victim at least 30 times in the body and head before leaving him to bleed profusely on the floor.
Mother of Trans Woman Who Died at Rikers Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
Layleen is believed to be the tenth black trans woman to die from instances of alleged violence or neglect in 2019 alone.
'Islamic State' Ring Spanning 17 Prisons Dismantled
Several of the group's radicalized members were set for release when the organization was uncovered.
Virginia Prisons Ban Tampons for Female Visitors
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia called the policy change "discriminatory and humiliating."
Mississippi Inmates Are Dying in Custody—Why?
Thirteen inmates died in its jails during August alone.
U.S. Inmates Launch Nationwide Prison Strike
The strike, which is supposed to last until September 9, calls for a number of prison reforms.
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.
Trump Administration Pumping Up Private Prisons
The administration is ordering government-run facilities to transfer inmates to private prisons and said staff cuts are imminent.
Democrat Counting On Kusher For Prison Reform
Jared Kushner has been leading the White House's prison reform efforts.
Justice Department Plans To Jam Prison Cellphones
The federal prison system will test new technology next week in an attempt to block smuggled cellphones used by inmates behind bars, the Department of Justice said Monday.
Civil Rights Book Banned In New Jersey Prisons
The renowned book, "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander, is not allowed in two New Jersey state prisons, according to prison documents obtained by the ACLU of New Jersey and released Monday.
Chechnya Wants to Block 'Charlie Hebdo' Cartoons
The French satirical magazine has made innuendos about Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's sexuality and mocked Russian plane crashes.
Iraq Detaining ISIS Suspects in 'Horrendous Conditions'
At least four prisoners have died, Human Rights Watch claims, in cases apparently linked to lack of proper medical care.
The U.K. is Secretly Detaining Hundreds of Migrants
These migrants lack access to the most basic legal services, a new report finds.
Should Liberals Support Drug Legalization?
Liberals do not want to continue empowering and funding the violent cartels in a "war on drugs" that has been a 40-year failure.
Obama Outlines Criminal Justice Reform Steps for Trump
While Obama doesn't mention Trump by name in his article for the "Harvard Law Review," his intent is clear.
Rikers Island Guard Guilty in Beating Death of Prisoner
The facility where Brian Coll kicked Ronald Spear to death is so violent it's currently under federal oversight.
Too Many British Convicts Leave Prison in Coffins
The penal system in Britain is in desperate need of reform, says Frances Crook OBE.
Ramen Most Valuable Form of Currency in U.S. Prisons
Ramen noodles are more valuable than tobacco, according to a study of U.S. prisoners.
17,000 People Have Died in Syrian Prisons Since 2011
Amnesty International says over 300 people die in Syrian prisons every month.
Activist Details Frightening Life in Egyptian Prison
Wal Ghonim describes how he was abducted, beaten and questioned after protests.
Quora Question: An Activist's Life in Egyptian Prison
Egyptian activist Wal Ghonim describes his arrest following the 2011 protests and his time in prison.
Quora Question: Egyptian Revolution is Like Wikipedia
Egyptian activist, Wael Ghonim, explains how the revolution is like Wikipedia.
Brazil Prison Break: 40 Men Flee After Wall Blown Up
This is the second time prison inmates have escaped in the area in less than a week.
'I'm Doing Dirt, but I Ain't Doing Murders'
Devon Ayers spent 17 years in prison for two vicious gangland slayings. Too bad he was railroaded.
U.K. Cancels $9 Million Saudi Prison Contract and Protests Flogging of British Man
The cancellation comes amid reported disagreements between British ministers over the deal.
Can You Be Charged With Murder Without Killing Anyone?
A quarter of juveniles sentenced to life without parole were convicted of "felony murder."
Escape Artist: Captured New York Inmate Pleads Not Guilty
David Sweat, a convicted killer, was captured by law enforcement after an intense three-week manhunt.
Prison Punishes Chelsea Manning for Having Expired Toothpaste, LGBT Magazines
On Tuesday, Chelsea Manning was sentenced to 21 days with restrictions on recreation for violating prison rules.