Incarceration
NJ Spotlight
Outraged by abuse at women’s prison, Democratic senators call for creation of public advocate
The new position would be independent of governor, provide oversight for state-run prisons, veterans homes, psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers and other facilities.
4 years ago
NPR
Biden administration aims to close Guantanamo Bay prison
The closure of the detention facility will take time, National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne told NPR.
4 years ago
A pardoned man died in prison before Gov. Wolf signed his commutation — spurring talk of reforms
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the death “personally devastated” him, and galvanized him to push Gov. Wolf to speed up the commutation process.
4 years ago
‘Not asking for a dime’: Incarcerated people sue Cumberland County over jail conditions
Prisoners are suing Cumberland officials over conditions inside the county jail and accusing them of mistreatment. A county commissioner says otherwise.
4 years ago
Three corrections officers charged in January attack at N.J. women’s prison
Officials said the late-night attacks at the prison in Hunterdon County left the victims with scratches, concussions, and at least one orbital fracture.
4 years ago
Philly prisons lift shelter-in-place measures, but COVID infections still on the rise
The move comes after receiving the results of court-ordered COVID-19 testing of all incarcerated people and staff in Philly’s four jails.
4 years ago