A judge has overturned the double-murder conviction of a man who spent 18 years in prison. The judge found that police investigators knew that the … [Read more...]
‘Ray Gun’ New Tool At Prisons?
The words “ray gun” usually brings to mind an imaginary future technology associated with science fiction movies such as The Terminator, Star Wars, … [Read more...]
292,000 CA Children Have a Parent in Prison
Sacramento — The California Research Bureau estimates 292,000 California children had a parent in prison or jail. The 2000 survey also showed another … [Read more...]
Georgia Prisoners Demand Improved Living Conditions
Prisoners in seven Georgia state correctional facilities rebelled against alleged violations of basic human rights by partaking in a self-inflicted … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Hears Prison Crowding Suit
U.S. Supreme Court conservative justices questioned California prisoners’ lawyer on how public safety would be affected if correctional officials were … [Read more...]
TAKING AIM AT RECIDIVISM
The writer is a volunteer facilitator of Members of Modern American Society. California is saddled with an estimated $20 billion budget shortfall and … [Read more...]
The Costly New Supply Of S.Q. Execution Drug
San Quentin – The state paid $13,415 for 521 grams of sodium thiopental, the drug used to carry out executions at the prison. The drug was … [Read more...]
Restorative Justice Program Lets the Healing Begin
When criminals meet with their victims and actually grasp the injuries they’re responsible for – the first step toward reconciliation is … [Read more...]
New Advocate Group Targets Parole Board
Joy Richardson covers stories about successful parolees and other prison-related subjects throughout the state. Gail Brown and Vanessa Nelson have … [Read more...]
Georgia Prison Inmates on Strike
GEORGIA – Inmates in at least six Georgia prisons went on strike since December 9, 2010. An advocate said the inmates want better conditions and … [Read more...]