San Quentin’s gym includes a sign stating “a second chance at a first class life.” One hundred and forty- five incarcerated people celebrated … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Jeffery ‘Paranormal’ Dumont
For the most prolific pitcher in The Q’s baseball history, it’s focus and technique. It’s how he maintains a 200 pitch count. However, it’s the eyes … [Read more...]
In-Depth: Thaddeus Fleeton
Thaddeus Fleeton is nicknamed “The Beast” because of his offensive low-post game and his intense physicality defensively. He is, arguably, one of … [Read more...]
An unusual family visit at San Quentin
On the first day of 2020, Marion Wickerd --wife of 1000 Mile Club member Tommy Wickerd—shared a special moment with her husband of 15 years: The … [Read more...]
The Big One That Got Away
Winning “The Big One” and being successful in a sports career aren’t the same thing. Sound confusing? It’s not. There are players in all … [Read more...]
Hit Squad: “Now? They respect our game”
Anthony Torres (#22) loves sports. In 2019, he formed an SQ Intramural League team called “Free Bands.” Starting 0-4, they didn’t get their first win … [Read more...]
Anti-semitic judge frequently used racial slurs
By Brian Corder Journalism Guild Writer A Jewish Death Row prisoner’s execution won a reprieve after allegations that the trial judge was … [Read more...]
Campaign under way to raise the age for criminal prosecution
A campaign is under way to increase from 18 to 20 the age where young people accused of crimes are processed as juveniles instead of adults. … [Read more...]
Prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources
Across the country, prisoners and their advocates contend that prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources, according to an … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated training for conflict resolution
Formerly incarcerated people are getting trained in San Francisco in the art of conflict resolution in a neighborhood notorious for homelessness and … [Read more...]
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