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Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 11 - Affidavit of Jennifer Hairsine, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • July 11, 2018

Filed under: Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, Medical Neglect/Malpractice, Failure to Treat (Mental Illness), Suicides, Negligence/Reckless Endangerment

Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 11 - Affidavit of Jennifer Hairsine, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018 ST ATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MARLBORO GARY LOCKLEAR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROY LOCKLEAR, ) THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ) ) THE FOURTH JUDICIAL …

Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 13 - Answer to Ptf. Interrogations, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • July 10, 2018

Filed under: Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, Medical Neglect/Malpractice, Failure to Treat (Mental Illness), Suicides, Negligence/Reckless Endangerment

Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 13 - Answer to Ptf. Interrogations, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MARLBORO Gary Locklear, individnally and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Roy Locklear ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ) ) THE FOURTH JUDICIAL …

Lawsuits Filed, Renewed Push to Block Cell Phones After Deadly South Carolina Prison Riot

Article • July 1, 2018 • from PLN July, 2018

Filed under: Prison Rebellion, Cell Phone Access

Lawsuits Filed, Renewed Push to Block Cell Phones After Deadly South Carolina Prison Riot by Steve Horn by Steve Horn In the two months following an April 15, 2018 riot at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina that left seven prisoners dead and at least 22 injured, the …

Exclusive! Prison Legal News Interviews South Carolina DOC Director Bryan Stirling

Article • June 27, 2018

Filed under: Interviews, Cell Phone Access

Exclusive! Prison Legal News Interviews South Carolina DOC Director Bryan Stirling by   Prison Legal News Interviews South Carolina DOC Director Bryan Stirling On May 25, 2018, Prison Legal News conducted a phone interview with South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling. The interview took place less than two …

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Candis Pate, Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • June 12, 2018

Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Diabetes, Failure to Treat, Jail Specific

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Candis Pate, Medical Neglect, 2018 Reporting, Inc. Transcript of the Deposition of Candis Pate 06/12/2018 Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, Inc., et al. 2016-CP-34-00202 COPY Southern Reporting, Inc. Phone: 803.749.8100 Fax: 803.749.9991 Email: Depos@southernreporting.net Page 1 (1 - 4) 6/12/2018 Candis Pate …

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Dwan Bostic, Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • June 12, 2018

Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Diabetes, Failure to Treat, Jail Specific

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Dwan Bostic, Medical Neglect, 2018 Reporting, Inc. Transcript of the Deposition of Dwan Bostic 06/12/2018 Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, Inc., et al. 2016-CP-34-00202 COPY Southern Reporting, Inc. Phone: 803.749.8100 Fax: 803.749.9991 Email: Depos@southernreporting.net Page 1 (1 - 4) 6/12/2018 Dwan Bostic …

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Kevin Thomas, Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • June 12, 2018

Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Diabetes, Failure to Treat, Jail Specific

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Kevin Thomas, Medical Neglect, 2018 Reporting, Inc. Transcript of the Deposition of Kevin G. Thomas 06/12/2018 Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, Inc., et al. 2016-CP-34-00202 COPY Southern Reporting, Inc. Phone: 803.749.8100 Fax: 803.749.9991 Email: Depos@southernreporting.net Page 1 (1 - 4) 6/12/2018 Kevin …

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Larry Brigman, Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • June 12, 2018

Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Diabetes, Failure to Treat, Jail Specific

Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, SC, Deposition of Larry Brigman, Medical Neglect, 2018 Reporting, Inc. Transcript of the Deposition of Larry Brigman 06/12/2018 Hilliard v. Southern Health Partners, Inc., et al. 2016-CP-34-00202 COPY Southern Reporting, Inc. Phone: 803.749.8100 Fax: 803.749.9991 Email: Depos@southernreporting.net Page 1 (1 - 4) 6/12/2018 Larry Brigman …

Colleton County, SC, SHP Contract Renewal, 2018 - 2019

Publication • 2018

Filed under: Private Contractors

Colleton County, SC, SHP Contract Renewal, 2018 - 2019 Southern Health Partners By Kaye B. Syfrett at 10:17 am, Jun 27, 2018 May 25, 2018 Sheriff Andy Strickland Colleton County Sheriffs Office Post Office Box 433 Walterboro, SC 29488 Re: Health Services Agreement Dear Sheriff Strickland: SHP appreciates the opportunity …

Hampton County Detention Center, SC, Policy and Procedures, 2018

Publication • 2018

Filed under: Private Contractors

Hampton County Detention Center, SC, Policy and Procedures, 2018 HAMPTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER POLICY & PROCEDURES SUBJECT: RESPONSfflLE PHYSICIAN NUMBER: 2051 EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/13n8 .fl REVIEWED DATE: ~~ APPROVED BY: KELVIN JONES 1.0 POLICY - The responsible physician will have no restrictions imposed upon him by the facility regarding the …

In the Eye of the Storm: When Hurricanes Impact Prisons and Jails

Article • May 17, 2018 • from PLN May, 2018

Filed under: Conditions of Confinement, Failure to Protect (General), Shelter, Hurricane Katrina

In the Eye of the Storm: When Hurricanes Impact Prisons and Jails by Matthew Clarke by Matt Clarke Hurricanes and other major storms represent a significant threat to prisoners. Prisons and jails are often built on poorly-drained land located in flood plains or other environmentally-sensitive areas. Although meteorologists usually warn …

Prison Mailbox Rule Applied to South Carolina Prisoner’s Late PCR Petition

Article • May 7, 2018 • from PLN May, 2018

Filed under: Limitations, Mail Regulations, Legal Mail

Prison Mailbox Rule Applied to South Carolina Prisoner’s Late PCR Petition by In an August 16, 2017 ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court held that if a petitioner presents a valid equitable tolling defense for filing a post-conviction relief (PCR) petition beyond the statute of limitations, the limitations period “shall …

Prison Chaplain Wins Standoff with BOP Over Carrying Pepper Spray

Article • May 7, 2018 • from PLN May, 2018

Filed under: Pepper Spray/Tear Gas, Religious Practices, Clergy

Prison Chaplain Wins Standoff with BOP Over Carrying Pepper Spray by Monte McCoin by Monte McCoin Rev. Ronald Apollo, head chaplain at FCI Bennettsville, a medium-security federal prison in South Carolina, prevailed against the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in his challenge to a 2015 order that effectively prevented him …

Photos Show Aftermath of Lethal South Carolina Prison Brawl that Left Seven Dead

Article • May 4, 2018 • from PLN May, 2018

Filed under: Prison Rebellion

Photos Show Aftermath of Lethal South Carolina Prison Brawl that Left Seven Dead by Steve Horn by Steve Horn Photos obtained by Prison Legal News appear to show the bloody aftermath of a riot that occurred at the Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina around 7:15 p.m. on April 15, …

Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 5 - Response to Ptf. Request to Admit, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018

Brief • April 18, 2018

Filed under: Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, Medical Neglect/Malpractice, Failure to Treat (Mental Illness), Suicides, Negligence/Reckless Endangerment

Locklear v. Marlboro County, SC, Exhibit 5 - Response to Ptf. Request to Admit, Wrongful Death - Medical Neglect, 2018 SWB SWEENY WINGATE & BARROW P.A. April 18, 2018 Reply to: Main Office John E. Tyler (803) 256-2233 x7110 jet@swblaw.com Patrick J. McLaughlin, Esquire Wukela Law Firm 403 2nd Loop …

Exclusive: Photos Show Aftermath of Lethal South Carolina Prison Brawl that Left Seven Dead

Article • April 17, 2018

Filed under: Telephones, Telephone Rates

Exclusive: Photos Show Aftermath of Lethal South Carolina Prison Brawl that Left Seven Dead by Steve Horn by Steve Horn WARNING: This article contains graphic images. Photos obtained by Prison Legal News appear to reveal the bloody aftermath of a riot that occurred at the Lee Correctional Institution in South …

Taylor v. South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post Conviction Relief, 2018

Brief • February 28, 2018

Filed under: Immigration, Collateral Consequences, Drug Laws/Offenses

Taylor v. South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post Conviction Relief, 2018 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court Gregg Taylor, Petitioner, v. State of South Carolina, Respondent. Appellate Case No. 2015-001118 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI Appeal from Berkeley County J. C. Nicholson, Jr., Post-Conviction Relief Judge Opinion No. 27769 …

The State of South Carolina v. Samuel, SC, Opinion, Ineffective Counsel, 2018

Brief • February 28, 2018

Filed under: Fifth Amendment, Remands, Counsel - Right to

The State of South Carolina v. Samuel, SC, Opinion, Ineffective Counsel, 2018 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court The State, Respondent, v. Lamont Antonio Samuel, Petitioner. Appellate Case No. 2015-002401 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEALS Appeal From Orangeburg County The Honorable Diane Schafer …

Robinson v. State of South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post-Conviction Relief, 2018

Brief • February 7, 2018

Filed under: Appointment of Counsel, Sentencing, Police/Govt Misconduct, Plea Agreements/Guilty Pleas

Robinson v. State of South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post-Conviction Relief, 2018 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court Michael Lee Robinson, Petitioner, v. State of South Carolina, Respondent. Appellate Case No. 2015-001773 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI Appeal from Greenville County Perry H. Gravely, Post-Conviction Relief Judge Opinion No. …

Smalls v. State of South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post-Conviction Relief, 2018

Brief • February 7, 2018

Filed under: Sentencing, Effective Assistance of Counsel

Smalls v. State of South Carolina, SC, Opinion, Post-Conviction Relief, 2018 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court Stephen Smalls, Petitioner, v. State of South Carolina, Respondent. Appellate Case No. 2016-001079 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEALS Appeal from Richland County Henry F. Floyd, Trial …