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Archives for August 2012

Classification Changes

August 5, 2012 by Richard Lindsey

Changes are under way for determining where inmates are housed in California prisons, officials say. Under the new classification score system, an … [Read more...]

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Sports Ministry Mangles S.Q. Warriors, 111-87

August 5, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

The visiting Sports Ministry basketball team charged ahead and never looked back as they defeated the San Quentin Warriors 111-87. The knockout blow … [Read more...]

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One Athlete Gives His Take On Education and Sports

August 5, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

Sports and education are important elements in building character, says Sean Simms, one of San Quentin’s outstanding athletes. He is starting center … [Read more...]

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Prisoner Recalls Olympic Tryouts

August 5, 2012 by Tommy Winfrey

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games conjure up fond memories for San Quentin prisoner Ralph “Red” L. Ligons. He was a world-class 100-meter sprinter who … [Read more...]

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Tainted Soap Recalled

August 5, 2012 by Kris Himmelberger

Prison officials recalled soap produced by the California Prison Industry Authority due to a trace amount of a cancer-causing ingredient. The July 27 … [Read more...]

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The Men’s Advisory Council

August 5, 2012 by Richard Richardson

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN EXPLAINS ITS FUNCTION When California prisoners have a general problem, the first stop is usually with somebody like Sam W. Johnson … [Read more...]

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West Virginia’s Prison Problem

August 5, 2012 by Tommy Winfrey

West Virginia is struggling with chronic prison overcrowding, and leaders are warning they need a workable solution now. “I do believe we’re literally … [Read more...]

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Voters Split in Death Penalty Poll

August 5, 2012 by Charles David Henry

An online poll conducted July 30 – Aug 1 shows California voters are in favor of keeping capital punishment as its harshest punishment for murder. … [Read more...]

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August 2012 News Briefs

August 5, 2012 by San Quentin News Staff

1. SPRINGFIELD, Ill –Three prison inmates are asking a federal judge to order prison officials to improve the living conditions at the … [Read more...]

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Policies That Can Reduce Sexual Abuse in Prison

August 5, 2012 by Juan Haines

Two reports by the U.S. Department of Justice say prison rape can be dramatically reduced by changing attitudes toward those most vulnerable to abuse, … [Read more...]

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