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Force Feeding of Washington Prisoner Upheld

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a Washington Department of
Corrections (WDOC) policy allowing the force-feeding of hunger-striking
prisoners.

Charles McNabb set fire to his estranged wife's home, seriously burning his
16-year-old step-daughter, who was inside. Guilt and grief stricken for
hurting her, McNabb stopped eating on February 5, 2004. …

 

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