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Four New York Prison Guards Plead Guilty in Inmate's Death
Four prison guards pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who died after a brutal beating at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9, 2023, prompting outrage and calls for reform.
Four New York Prison Guards Plead Guilty in Inmate's Death
Four prison guards pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who died after a brutal beating at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9, 2023, prompting outrage and calls for reform.
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24% Bias Score
WA Prison Smoking Ban Delayed Amidst Safety Concerns After Inmate Fire Death
A Western Australian inmate died in a fire started by a cigarette lighter in March 2024, prompting a coroner to urge the Department of Justice to immediately ban smoking in prisons, a measure delayed until May 2026 due to concerns about potential riots.
WA Prison Smoking Ban Delayed Amidst Safety Concerns After Inmate Fire Death
A Western Australian inmate died in a fire started by a cigarette lighter in March 2024, prompting a coroner to urge the Department of Justice to immediately ban smoking in prisons, a measure delayed until May 2026 due to concerns about potential riots.
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52% Bias Score
NY Prison Guard Pleads Guilty in Inmate Beating Death Cover-Up
Former New York prison guard Joshua Bartlett pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution and falsifying records related to the March 1, 2024, death of inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, following a beating by fellow guards; ten other guards face charges, including murder.
NY Prison Guard Pleads Guilty in Inmate Beating Death Cover-Up
Former New York prison guard Joshua Bartlett pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution and falsifying records related to the March 1, 2024, death of inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, following a beating by fellow guards; ten other guards face charges, including murder.
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48% Bias Score
NY Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty in Inmate Beating Death
New York correctional officer Christopher Walrath pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Monday for his role in the December 9, 2024, beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility; Walrath will serve 15 years, a sentence approved by Brooks' family; the incident was caught on ...
NY Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty in Inmate Beating Death
New York correctional officer Christopher Walrath pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Monday for his role in the December 9, 2024, beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility; Walrath will serve 15 years, a sentence approved by Brooks' family; the incident was caught on ...
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36% Bias Score
Prisoner Arrested for Murder of Inmate at HMP Whitemoor
A 44-year-old prisoner has been arrested for the murder of John Mansfield, a lifer, at HMP Whitemoor on April 13th, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about prison security following a separate attack on prison officers at another jail.
Prisoner Arrested for Murder of Inmate at HMP Whitemoor
A 44-year-old prisoner has been arrested for the murder of John Mansfield, a lifer, at HMP Whitemoor on April 13th, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about prison security following a separate attack on prison officers at another jail.
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48% Bias Score
Lawsuit Alleges Systemic Abuse in New York Prison Following Inmate's Death
Robert L. Brooks Sr. died on December 10, 2023, a day after being beaten by over a dozen guards at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility; his son filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force, gross negligence, and wrongful death, citing a report of rampant abuse at the facility.
Lawsuit Alleges Systemic Abuse in New York Prison Following Inmate's Death
Robert L. Brooks Sr. died on December 10, 2023, a day after being beaten by over a dozen guards at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility; his son filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force, gross negligence, and wrongful death, citing a report of rampant abuse at the facility.
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48% Bias Score
Four New York Prison Guards Plead Guilty in Inmate's Death
Four prison guards pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who died after being brutally beaten by guards at the Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9, 2023, prompting outrage and calls for reform.
Four New York Prison Guards Plead Guilty in Inmate's Death
Four prison guards pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who died after being brutally beaten by guards at the Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9, 2023, prompting outrage and calls for reform.
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20% Bias Score
Death Row Inmate Killed in Prison Attack
On Friday, a death row inmate, Julian Mendez, 46, was killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, after being attacked by fellow inmate Mario Renteria, 36. The attack escalated, involving over 30 inmates, despite staff intervention. An investigation is underway.
Death Row Inmate Killed in Prison Attack
On Friday, a death row inmate, Julian Mendez, 46, was killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California, after being attacked by fellow inmate Mario Renteria, 36. The attack escalated, involving over 30 inmates, despite staff intervention. An investigation is underway.
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36% Bias Score
Delay in Charges Following Death of Serial Killer Robert Pickton in Prison
Robert Pickton, a convicted serial killer, died on May 31, 2024, in a Quebec prison after being assaulted by a fellow inmate on May 19, 2024; despite identifying a suspect, no charges have been filed, raising concerns about prison security and investigative processes.
Delay in Charges Following Death of Serial Killer Robert Pickton in Prison
Robert Pickton, a convicted serial killer, died on May 31, 2024, in a Quebec prison after being assaulted by a fellow inmate on May 19, 2024; despite identifying a suspect, no charges have been filed, raising concerns about prison security and investigative processes.
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44% Bias Score
NY Prison Guards Indicted in Inmate Death Following Strike
Following a 22-day wildcat strike by prison officers in New York, multiple guards have been indicted in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi, who died at a hospital after a reported severe beating; seven officers resigned, and eleven were suspended without pay.
NY Prison Guards Indicted in Inmate Death Following Strike
Following a 22-day wildcat strike by prison officers in New York, multiple guards have been indicted in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi, who died at a hospital after a reported severe beating; seven officers resigned, and eleven were suspended without pay.
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44% Bias Score
Inmate Dies Amidst New York Prison Officer Strike
Jonathon Grant, a 61-year-old inmate serving a sentence for rape and burglary, died Saturday at Auburn Correctional Facility in New York during an ongoing corrections officer strike; a medical examiner will determine the cause of death, while the Legal Aid Society cites the strike's impact on medica...
Inmate Dies Amidst New York Prison Officer Strike
Jonathon Grant, a 61-year-old inmate serving a sentence for rape and burglary, died Saturday at Auburn Correctional Facility in New York during an ongoing corrections officer strike; a medical examiner will determine the cause of death, while the Legal Aid Society cites the strike's impact on medica...
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40% Bias Score
NY Correctional Officers Fatally Beat Handcuffed Inmate: Bodycam Footage Released
On December 9th, 2023, New York State correctional officers fatally beat Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, while he was handcuffed; body camera footage shows the assault, leading to the suspension of 14 staff members and an investigation by Attorney General Letitia ...
NY Correctional Officers Fatally Beat Handcuffed Inmate: Bodycam Footage Released
On December 9th, 2023, New York State correctional officers fatally beat Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, while he was handcuffed; body camera footage shows the assault, leading to the suspension of 14 staff members and an investigation by Attorney General Letitia ...
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40% Bias Score
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