Inmates

Six inmates died at Virginia Department of Corrections facilities in the first week of July, with officials investigating three of those deaths. The remaining three deaths have not been specified for cause or status.

Jamie Varley is hiding his identity in prison as inmates have placed a bounty on his head and sent him death threats.

Four inmates have died at a Ypsilanti area women’s prison in the last two months, leading the family of one inmate to demand a relocation and hire a lawyer.

A massive brawl at a prison in Sri Lanka resulted in at least 26 deaths, including seven prison officials and 19 inmates, with 77 others hospitalized.

The death toll in Sri Lanka’s prison clash has increased to 26, with seven prison officials and 19 inmates killed. An additional 77 individuals are hospitalized following the incident.

Clashes at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, killed at least 25 people and injured over 100. The violence, which began among inmates and escalated when guards intervened, resulted in deaths and injuries among both prisoners and officials. Sri Lankan prisons are described as highly congested, with over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

A deadly fight occurred at a prison in Sri Lanka, resulting in the deaths of both inmates and guards.

Bengaluru Central Prison has launched an apparel brand named 'Free Bird' created by inmates. The initiative highlights handcrafted products made within the prison.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations provided an update following an inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail, where inmates overpowered correctional staff, assaulted on-duty guards, and held two hostages. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. as inmates seized control of the facility.

Inmates took over a North Carolina jail, holding two guards hostage. Authorities resolved the situation by negotiating the guards' release and transferring all inmates.

Inmates took guards hostage during a hourslong standoff at a North Carolina jail. The incident ended Monday afternoon after negotiations, with authorities not yet explaining the cause.

Inmates took control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina after overpowering correctional staff, holding three guards hostage before negotiations led to the release of two guards and 18 inmates. Authorities regained control of the facility by 2 p.m., with all inmates accounted for.

Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina for several hours. One guard escaped shortly after being held hostage, while two others and 18 inmates were later released following negotiations. Authorities cleared the facility by 2 p.m., confirming all inmates had been accounted for.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office reports growing concerns about jail overcrowding, with more than 100 inmates awaiting transfer to state prison.

Gaston County inmates are charged with attempted murder following an alleged attack on a detention officer. The incident occurred when the officer was attempting to return inmates to their cells.

Three inmates were sentenced to life in prison for murdering a child killer during a 5-minute prison attack. The victim, Bevan, was serving a life sentence for the murder of his 2-year-old stepdaughter and was found dead with over 25 stab and slash wounds.

The owner of a rehabilitation centre was hacked to death by inmates. The incident occurred at the facility where the owner was in charge.

Officials are investigating a possible hantavirus case in an inmate at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Inmates and staff are being monitored for symptoms.

The Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark is criticized by leftists as a dungeon, but inmates report access to amenities like yoga, aromatherapy, and modern gym equipment. The facility is described as providing well-balanced meals and computer resources.

Three inmates have been federally charged for violently attacking a correction officer at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, where the officer was assisting the U.S. Marshals Service. The assault, which lasted 22 seconds, left the officer unconscious and required the use of a taser.

Inmates in Venezuela have taken control of a jail and staged a roof-top protest, accusing guards of shooting unarmed prisoners. The incident highlights tensions between inmates and prison staff over alleged violence and mistreatment.

Richard Madeley visited a prison in El Salvador, joining inmates for a dinner of rice and beans at a facility described as a 'mega jail.' The term 'living dead' was used to refer to the inmates, highlighting the grim conditions of the prison system.

Inmates at Venezuela's Barinas prison staged a rooftop protest to demand justice over alleged abuse and shootings. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about prison conditions and human rights in the region.

Inmates were evacuated from a major UK prison after a fire broke out, prompting firefighters to combat extreme heat conditions. The incident caused significant disruption and raised concerns about safety protocols in correctional facilities.