Rehabilitation promoted through messages ofhope at foundation’s Behind the Walls event Submitted by Lt. C. Mendoza, CDCR Pleasant Valley State … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Anti-Recidivism Coalition honors first New Folsom grads
Submitted by Lt. Erik Altvatter, CDCR The first group of participants graduated Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) programs at CSP-Sacramento. They … [Read more...]
MT. TAM PACKS THE HOUSE
students displayed their talents in poetry, rap and original songs in an Open Mic event. “Open Mic is a way to give back to our students and … [Read more...]
Christmas carolers return to cell blocks after Covid hiatus
After two years of pandemic programing restrictions, volunteers and incarcerated residents were finally able to resume the prison’s beloved Christmas … [Read more...]
SQ MUSICIANS ROCK THE HOLIDAYS
The musical talent of San Quentin was on full display during a festive holiday concert in the Garden Chapel. On consecutive nights in … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS-FEBRUARY 2023
1. Oregon — (The Associated Press) A U.S. judge has dismissed habeas corpus petitions of about 200 people currently and formerly incarcerated at the … [Read more...]
Judge reverses death sentence commutations
District court reinstates 57 death sentences for lack of victim notification The Nevada pardons board cannot commute death sentences for 57 … [Read more...]
TENNESSEE: Juvenile life sentence unconstitutional
Court: Can ‘offend contemporary standards of decency’ Tennessee’s top court says it’s unconstitutional and cruel and unusual punishment to require … [Read more...]
Court reverses earlier ruling on juvenile life sentences
Decision ‘profoundly’ limits sentencingprotections for underage offenders A divided Washington State Supreme Court abandoned its own precedent, … [Read more...]
Protestant Christians hold annual Christmas banquet, awards ceremony
—By David Ditto; Richard Fernandez contributing The annual Christmas Banquet filled two San Quentin chapels with the holiday spirit for hundreds … [Read more...]