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Final words of Florida death row inmate Richard Knight prior to execution

Final words of Florida death row inmate Richard Knight prior to execution

A man from Florida was executed on Thursday night after being convicted of murdering his cousin’s girlfriend and their 4-year-old daughter. Richard Knight, 47, became the seventh person executed in the state this year. He was declared dead at the Florida State Penitentiary near Stark at 6:13 p.m. after receiving three lethal injections. Knight faced […]

Woman prisoner files lawsuit against Washington for claimed assault by transgender inmate

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

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, […]