Mayor Adams Extends State of Emergency Inside NYC Jails
NEW YORK, NY—In response to ongoing challenges at New York City Department of Correction (DOC) facilities, a state of emergency first declared in September 2021 …
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NYC Jails In Disorder, Unrest, Mayor Says in New Order
NEW YORK, NY – Mayor Adams has issued an executive order aimed at improving conditions within New York City jails, particularly on Rikers Island, following …
Nicaragua jails second Catholic bishop as crackdown intensifies
(Reuters) -Nicaragua arrested another Catholic bishop on Wednesday, a source in close contact with local church leaders told Reuters following local media reports, making the …
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and National Institution of Corrections Launch First of its Kind Resource to Assist Nation’s Jails in Providing Wrap-Around Services
The Justice Department, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a program office of its Office of Justice Programs, and the National Institute of Corrections …
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at Jails and Justice Support Center Event
Thank you so much, Karhlton. I’m very pleased to join you today. I want to thank Sheriff Quiroz and everyone at the Arlington County Sheriff’s …
Russia jails man over ‘treasonous’ smuggling of missile parts to US
By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) – A Russian man has been convicted of treason and jailed for 12 1/2 years for sending missile components to the …
Iraq jails police for failing to halt torching of Swedish embassy after Koran burning
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – An Iraqi court sentenced 18 police officers to prison after they were found guilty of failing to prevent protesters from setting fire …
10 Rikers Island Inmates Indicted for Assaults in Jails
BRONX, NY – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday the indictment of 10 inmates for violent attacks in Rikers Island jails. Four …
Argentina court jails two in landmark femicide retrial
By Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentina court on Thursday convicted two men for the rape and murder of 16-year-old Lucia Perez in …
Philadelphia Has Taken Millions In Grants To Empty Its Jails While Crime Soars
Erinn Broadus on February 13, 2023 PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia continues to receive federal funding to release criminals from prison as crime continues to soar …
Trans ‘Gender Recognition’ Bill Throws Country Into Chaos As Critics Fear For Women’s Safety In Jails, Bathrooms
Trans ‘Gender Recognition’ Bill Throws Country Into Chaos As Critics Fear For Women’s Safety In Jails, Bathrooms Laurel Duggan on January 17, 2023 The U.K. …
Ukraine jails priest accused of assisting Russian troops
KYIV (Reuters) – A Ukrainian priest from a church affiliated with Russia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of …
Man Who Allegedly Shoved Woman To Her Death On NYC Train Track Spent Years Between Jails, Streets, Psychiatric Hospitals
Martial Simon, the man who allegedly pushed Michelle Go to her death on the New York City subway tracks Jan. 15, spent decades between jail, …
Los Angeles Sheriff slams ‘woke’ city leaders for emptying jails but requiring officer vaccine mandates
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles jails have been emptied due to COVID-19 concerns, leading to homelessness and a rise in violent crime according …