A South Carolina man is set to become the first executed by firing squad in 15 years
A South Carolina man convicted of murder is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Friday night. Brad Sigmon beat his ...
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About 20 correction officers fired so far for unsanctioned strikes
About 20 correction officers have been fired for participating in unsanctioned strikes. The Department of Corrections and ...
Oklahoma Department of Corrections to investigate reported Lawton Correctional Facility homicide
A death has been reported at the Lawton Correctional Facility according to a GEO group spokesperson. The death is being ...
Special prosecutor to probe Harlem man’s death in custody in upstate prison caused by ‘as many as 9 guards’: officials
A special prosecutor has been tapped to investigate a Harlem man’s death during an apparent altercation with correction ...
NYSCOPBA says negotiations between 'outside parties' and DOCCS are unofficial as strikes continue
NYSCOPBA confirmed that there were "outside parties" who were attempting to negotiation with the New York State Department of ...
Alabama corrections officer faces federal charges for bribery scheme
A federal grand jury this week indicted former corrections officer Alex Christian Andrews on charges of federal program ...
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reveals NYC jail bosses ignored ICE detainer for illegal migrant who torched woman on subway
Sanctuary city jurisdictions vow not to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to hold migrants in custody until they ...
Pearl man gets 30 years for sexual battery of teen
Steven Joseph Tatum, 45, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery and gratification of lust against a ...
South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man’s final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution
The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of condemned man Brad Sigmon, clearing the way ...
Tennessee Corrections, disability rights group settle 2020 suit after judge's July ruling
The Tennessee Department of Correction agrees to pay $3.25 million to Disability Rights group in lawsuit settlement.
Corrections officer, 2 inmates accused in plot to sneak fentanyl into southeast Mo. prison
A corrections officer and two inmates are charged in a plot to sneak fentanyl into a southeast Missouri prison.
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Large numbers in state continue corrections officer strike
Striking continues at 32 state correctional facilities almost one week after a resolution that included a temporary suspension of the HALT Act was announced by the New York State Corrections Officers ...