S. Nieves I just found out about the San Quentin News (by accident). There are 22 women on condemned row here in Chowchilla, yet we’ve never heard of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
News Briefs
Alabama — Thomas Arthur, 75, was executed on May 25 by lethal injection. The majority of death sentences are handed down in 2 two percent of the … [Read more...]
AB1308 would expand parole eligibility to the age of 25
The California Legislature is considering legislation to improve chances for parole of inmates sentenced to lengthy prison terms for crimes committed … [Read more...]
Housing young inmates drain prison resources
Problems may plague states across the country as they race to develop specialized prisons for housing adults under the age of 25. “Investing in new … [Read more...]
States upping age for juvenile prosecution
Some states across the country are increasing the age at which juveniles are prosecuted as adults. “Legislatures around the country are voting to … [Read more...]
SQ veterans pay tribute on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, more than two dozen men serving time in San Quentin paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of America’s wars. The men stood in military … [Read more...]
Dear Kid CAT by Sang "David" Kim
Dear Kid CAT, My name is Sang “David” Kim. I am 31 years old and serving a 15 to life sentence for second-degree murder. I committed my offense when I … [Read more...]
Protestors aim to block pilot video visitation program for inmates
Five people were arrested for protesting jail video visitation in Durham, N.C. The Inside-Outside Alliance members demonstrated at a county commission … [Read more...]
High tech training draws huge inauguration crowd
To enrich your life, “clear out the old and bring in the new,” Titan Gilroy said to more than two dozen inmates getting ready for a new vocational … [Read more...]
Former female inmate helps reunite families with Get On The Bus
The fondest wish of many prisoners is to see their children. The Get On The Bus (GOTB) program has made that happen for thousands of California … [Read more...]