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Nominal Damages Awarded in Prison Rape Case

Four Missouri state prisoners were repeatedly raped by other prisoners. Before and after the rapes they were unable to check into Protective Custody (PC). They filed suit against prison officials claiming the rapes violated their eighth amendment rights. After a trial, the jury awarded the plaintiff's nominal damages of $1. ...

 

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