Rounding up some more recent prison stories
It has been only a week since I did this round-up of prison pieces, but the press and commentators are keeping these critical stories coming (in part because, sadly, discouraging tales about the realities of prison keep coming). So here is another round-up of some more headlines and pieces catching my eye recently:
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From AL.com, “‘I am the reaper of death’: Report details heinous incidents of violence by correctional officers“
- From CNN, “DOJ watchdog report finds lack of staffing contributed to Covid outbreak in California prison“
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From The Conversation, “People are dying in US prisons, and not just from COVID-19“
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From the Los Angeles Times, “Judge orders release of vulnerable inmates at Lompoc prisons hit by virus“
- From NJ.com, “N.J. lawmakers approve bill to release more prisoners early during coronavirus crisis“
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From NPR, “Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Movement To Rethink Incarceration“
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From the Texas Tribune, “The coronavirus is keeping Texas prisoners who’ve been approved for parole behind bars“