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Inmates file suit, blame alcohol for their crimes

Boise - Five Idaho inmates have filed a lawsuit against eight beer, wine and liquor companies claiming alcohol is responsible for them being sent to prison.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 6 comments

Lincoln County Jail adopts cats to relieve inmate stress

North Platte - Inmates in the Lincoln County Jail have some four-legged companions as cell-mates after the Sheriff recently approved the adoption of two cats from a local animal shelter to help relieve inmate stress and assist in their rehabilitation.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 2 comments

The danger of double-bunking in Canadian prisons

Across Canada, prisons are “double-bunking” and this could make the facilities much more dangerous, according to the ombudsman for federal prisoners.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Canadian prisoners no longer eligible for Old Age benefits

Canadian prisoners who are of retirement age will no longer be given a hand out by the government. As of today inmates in federal prisons will not be allowed to receive Old Age Security benefits.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 3 comments

Philippine inmates pay tribute to pop king Michael Jackson

The famous Cebu dancing inmates who were inspired by the late pop star Michael Jackson gave tribute performance for their idol inside their prison ground in Cebu City, Philippines.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

1300 prison inmates receive $9 Million in home buyer tax credit

almost 1300 inmates received tax credits for home buyers totally nearly nine million dollars, despite being in prison when filing their claims for "home-buying" according to CNBC.com

In the Media by William Rubin - 1 comment

They're not illiterate, but they can't read

Glenwood Springs - Being in jail in the first place is no treat, but when most sources of outside information are taken away, inmates get a little perturbed.

In the Media by Matt Harding - 2 comments

Jail Inmates Charged with Raping Fellow Prisoner

A prisoner yesterday accused seven inmates of threatening him with a knife before raping him. The offense occurred in July and the 24- year old said he had reported this to the police.

In the Media by Heba Hashem

Riot In California Prison Injures 250 Inmates

Two hundred and fifty inmates were injured at a prison riot in Chino, California last night, that raged for 11 hours before authorities were able to regain control.

In the Media by Thom W. Conroy - 2 comments

Report: 60,000 inmates in U.S. prisons sexually abused every year

Many prisoners sent to fulfill their sentences reportedly endure more than a loss of freedom. A report revealed today shows about 60,000 inmates a year are victims of sexual assault and the abuser is often prison staff.

In the Media by Nikki Weingartner - 2 comments

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Alcatraz Prison Picture of a typical cell. Alcatraz is located in the middle of San Francisco Bay in California.

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