South Carolina inmate John Richard Wood will not face execution due to mental health issues.
Inmate Ruled Incompetent for Death Penalty in South Carolina Case A South Carolina inmate, John Richard Wood, convicted of murdering a state trooper over 25 years ago, has been deemed unable to face the death penalty due to his mental illness, which has led him to believe he is immortal. Judge Grace Nee, after considering […]
Execution of death row inmate postponed due to mental health issues, judge decides
South Carolina Inmate Deemed Incompetent for Death Penalty A South Carolina inmate, who was sentenced to death over 25 years ago for the murder of a state trooper, has been ruled ineligible for execution due to his mental illness, which leads him to believe that he is immortal. Judge Grace Nee made this decision after […]
Woman prisoner files lawsuit against Washington for claimed assault by transgender inmate
Inmate Sues Washington State over Assault by Male-Born Prisoner A female inmate in Washington is taking legal action against prison officials, claiming she was assaulted by a transgender inmate housed in a women’s prison due to the state’s gender identity housing rules. Faith Booher Smith, currently at the Washington Women’s Correctional Center, asserts in her […]
Inmate awarded $295K settlement from Oregon prison regarding abuse allegations
Settlement in Oregon Case Involving Transgender Inmate A transgender inmate, who transitioned from male to female while imprisoned, has reached a significant settlement with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Zella Laura Zombie, previously known as Daniel Lee Smith, alleged she faced staff abuse while in a men’s prison. The lawsuit, which dates back to 2021, […]
Florida inmate chuckles while being sentenced for fatally stabbing cellmate with a pen
Florida Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Cellmate’s Murder A man from Florida, convicted of murdering his cellmate with a pen, was seen grinning and laughing as he received a life sentence in court on Tuesday. Marcus Terry, 43, was found guilty of second-degree murder back in December 2025. He stabbed 64-year-old Ray Matos […]
‘A Higher Power Guided Me’: Former Inmate Helps Boy Reportedly Left Alone on the Street
Homeless Man Rescues Young Boy in Miami A homeless man in Miami played a crucial role in rescuing a 6-year-old boy who was discovered wandering alone late at night. Arnett Johnson, who had been sleeping on a bench in the Allapattah neighborhood, noticed the child while he was resting around 11 p.m. on April 8. […]
Statewide sex trafficking scheme involved a DOC worker and her former inmate boyfriend exploiting a child, according to prosecutors.
A corrections officer in New York and her former inmate boyfriend were arrested on Tuesday, facing serious charges related to sex trafficking and operating a prostitution ring that involved at least one minor, as stated by prosecutors. Deanna DiCastro, 39, and Guillam Cordero, 38, are accused of orchestrating sex trafficking operations in various locations throughout […]
Inmate deaths associated with paper contaminated by a harmful drug in Cook County jail
Inmate Deaths Linked to Drug-Laced Paper in Chicago Prison A disturbing trend involving lethal drugs smuggled into a Chicago prison has come to light amidst a series of inmate deaths. Recently, officials revealed that paper soaked with these dangerous substances was brought into the facility. Experiencing a crisis similar in severity to the crack epidemic […]
Another Riker’s inmate passes away within a week
An inmate at Rikers Island passed away on Sunday morning, which is the second death reported at the facility in less than a week, according to officials. John Price, 49, who was reportedly the leader of a drug ring, was at the Eric M. Taylor Center when he alerted a guard around 5:40 p.m. on […]
Former inmate accused of murdering Jonathan Diller does not take the stand
Trial Update in NYPD Officer’s Death On Friday, it became evident that Guy Rivera, the ex-con accused of fatally shooting NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, will not be entering a plea. This revelation came as prosecutors presented emotional footage displaying Diller’s final moments. Diller, a 31-year-old father, was heard gasping for air in the edited video […]