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 […]
Family takes legal action following viral video of inmate being stabbed 180 times
Family of Inmate Sues California Corrections After Stabbing Incident The family of a Merced inmate, who was brutally killed in a state prison, is taking legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They claim “deliberate indifference” on the part of the prison following the circulation of a disturbing video that captured the […]
Suspect in Charlotte rail murder linked to inmate release during previous Democratic governor’s term: GOP
Prison Release Policies Under Scrutiny After Stabbing Incident As former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper pursues a U.S. Senate seat, the murder of a young woman on a light rail train in Charlotte has drawn fresh attention to prison release agreements made during his tenure. The case has raised questions about whether the individual charged in […]