A mass hunger strike transformed solitary confinement in California prisons. This documentary captures the fight
In 2013, nearly 4,000 California inmates in long-term solitary confinement (for decades, in some cases) went on what would ...
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Lawsuit alleges women in CA prison were victims of sexual violence by 'predatory' gynecologist
"The things that he did to us will forever haunt us and traumatize us," said a woman identified only as Jane Doe #5.
Suit alleges sexual violence by Chino prison gynecologist, says state failed to prevent it
The suit says that for years, Dr. Scott Lee was the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women ...
Suit says state failed to prevent sexual violence by Chino prison gynecologist
The suit says that for years, Dr. Scott Lee was the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women ...
L.A.’s week of pro-immigration protests
Angelenos responded to the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration with several days of organized protests.
Jelly Roll holds private Rose Bowl concert for 1st responders, CDCR fire crews
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jelly Roll showed his appreciation for Los Angeles first responders and fire crews with a ...
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Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.
The Marshall Project spotlights some of the incarcerated firefighters doing one of the riskiest, lowest-paying, but ...
Women sue prison gynecologist over ‘horrific, sadistic’ exams, sexual abuse in California
Women at the California Institution for Women reported sexually abusive and “sadistic” behavior during gynecology exams ...
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Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires
Mota herself has been an incarcerated firefighter, and her organisation hopes to push for greater fire safety for all people ...
Crime and Public Safety
These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
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Former, Current Incarcerated Women File Lawsuit Against Gyno, Prison System
Six women and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners have filed suit in Los Angeles against the state Department of ...
Attempted homicide of correctional officer being investigated at Pelican Bay State Prison
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officialsare investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelic ...