New York City – Two correction officers at Rikers Island were violently attacked by inmates in separate incidents on Monday, resulting in serious injuries to the guards. The first attack took place around 1 p.m. at the George R. Vierno Center, where an officer intervened in a gang fight involving about 10 inmates. Despite attempts … Read more
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Over the weekend, a violent attack led to a mass escape of several thousand inmates from Haiti’s main prison in the capital city. At least a dozen people lost their lives during the chaos, with reports indicating that another facility, Croix des Bouquets, also experienced a similar attack resulting in a significant … Read more
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — In a heartwarming display of bravery and humanity, three inmates at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center came to the rescue of a female guard who was violently attacked by Jabriel Jones, 36. The incident, which took place in November 2023, resulted in Jones being charged with assault and battery of … Read more
DELANO, Calif. – A deadly attack at Kern Valley State Prison in California has claimed the life of another inmate, marking the fifth inmate killed by other prisoners in California prisons this year. Juan Trujillo, 50, was ambushed by eight fellow inmates in a recreational yard at the prison, and ultimately died from his stab … Read more
DELANO, California – A deadly attack at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California has once again brought to the forefront the issue of violence within the state’s prison system. Juan Trujillo, 50, was ambushed by eight fellow inmates in a recreational yard and died from stab injuries, making him the fifth inmate killed by … Read more