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Adams broke the law by preventing the ban on solitary confinement.

Adams broke the law by preventing the ban on solitary confinement.

Judge Rules Against Mayor Adams on Solitary Confinement Ban A Manhattan judge determined that Mayor Eric Adams overstepped his authority by blocking a New York City Council law that bans solitary confinement in local prisons, according to a ruling issued Monday. Judge Jeffrey H. Perlman stated in his decision that “Mayor Adams acted beyond the […]

Video of violent bar fight: Men in motorcycle outfits assault solitary man who was called the N-word. Allegations of racism and petition emerge.

Video of violent bar fight: Men in motorcycle outfits assault solitary man who was called the N-word. Allegations of racism and petition emerge.

A violent incident occurred over the weekend at Pike Pub in Fort Wayne, which has sparked conversations about racism. The situation unfolded late Friday night, around 11pm, when officers were called to remove intoxicated individuals from the bar, as reported by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office. The fight reportedly started and concluded inside the bar […]

QAnon Shaman from January 6 placed in solitary confinement

Jake Chanley, also known as Canon Sherman, is often linked to some of the most notable images from the January 6th Capitol protest—though he sports neither a horned headdress nor patriotic face paint. Chanley reflects on his efforts to assist Capitol police, yet he’s often portrayed by the media as embodying a violent right-wing stereotype. […]

Sam Bankman-Fried gets solitary after unauthorized jailhouse interview: report

Convicted Crypto con artist Sam Bankman-Fried was reportedly thrown into solitary confinement after being interviewed with Tucker Carlson this week. Bankman-Fried appeared in a video call released on Thursday with a former Fox News host at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, which has been held for the past 18 months. The interview was his latest push […]

NYC mayor blocks law limiting solitary confinement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency executive order suspending some new laws restricting solitary confinement in city jails, saying the laws put corrections officers and inmates at greater risk. The new law, which took effect Sunday, was initially intended to require prisoners who pose safety concerns to be held in “de-escalation confinement” […]