Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law
Under Georgia’s bill, if a judge determines that family violence, dating violence or child abuse contributed to a crime with ...
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Three accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Washington State Penitentiary
Three separate visitors to Washington State Penitentiary during the past week were arrested after arriving at the prison with drugs. A news release from the state Department of Corrections said ...
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Judge orders Trump administration to return two transgender inmates to women’s prisons
NEW YORK — (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer two transgender women inmates back to federal women's prisons after they had been sent to men's ...
KUOW16d
A new podcast explores daily life at Washington State Penitentiary
Every Monday, Demar, Red, Cambo, Anthony and Vik give listeners a glimpse of life inside the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla on their podcast Concrete Mama. The show focuses on the ...
Hoodline17d
Tennessee Department of Correction to Fast-Track Hiring with Rapid Event at West Tennessee State Penitentiary
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is actively seeking new correctional officers and has announced it will be hosting a Rapid Hire Event later this month. The event is aimed at fast ...
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LISTEN: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff talks Bureau of Prisons, Atlanta VA naming
Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff joined WDUN's "The Martha Zoller Show" Thursday to talk about the Bureau of Prisons and the naming of the Atlanta VA after the late Senator Johnny Isakson. Click play ...
Commercial Appeal25d
Tennessee among top four states with the highest percentage of prisoners in private facilities
Tennessee houses nearly 29% of its inmates in private prisons, ranking it among the top four states nationally. Since 2000, the number of Tennessee prisoners in private facilities has surged by 95 ...
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Illinois Pitches Two New Prisons as a Way to Modernize and Address Aging Facilities. Some Advocates Aren’t Sold
As Illinois’ prison population sits at a near 30-year low, the Illinois Department of Corrections has put out a bid to build two new 1,500-single-celled facilities. That bid is part of a $900 million ...
Sports Illustrated26d
Atlanta Falcons Make Massive Move ahead of Free Agency
After 10 years together, the Atlanta Falcons have parted ways with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. The Falcons are releasing Jarrett, according to several reports. WSB-TV's Zach Klein ...
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Uganda Prisons to Recruit 402 Warders
The Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr.Johnson Byabashaija has issued an announcement in which the prisons is seeking to recruit 402 warders and wadresses. In a statement on Monday, Prisons ...
Savannah Morning News27d
DOGE claims millions saved in Georgia with terminated leases. Where are the buildings?
The Department of Government Efficiency, headed by multi-billionaire Elon Musk, has claimed more than $600 million in lease savings across the country by terminating federal building leases.