Controversy, Criticism Plague Brooklyn Halfway House by Derek Gilna Controversy, Criticism Plague Brooklyn Halfway House by Derek Gilna Community First Services, Inc., established by Jack A. Brown III in 2005 to provide transitional services for prisoners returning to New York City, has come under scrutiny following news reports that cast …

HRDC letter to NH legislature on prison privatization Jan 2013 HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENSE CENTER Dedicated to Protecting Human Rights www.prisonlegalnews.org afriedmann@prisonlegalnews.org Office: 802-257-1342 Direct Dial: 615-495-6568 P.O. Box 2420 W. Brattleboro, VT 05303 January 31, 2013 Rep. Laura Pantelakos, Chair House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee RM 204 LOB …

‘Dry Skin’ Nets Prisoner $5.00 Verdict by ‘Dry Skin’ Nets Prisoner $5.00 Verdict A lawsuit alleging medical negligence and failure to administer prescribed medications was decided in June of 2013 when a New York Court of Claims judge found that the state was liable for $5.00 in damages. Johnathan Johnson, …

GA Prisoner Injured While Working on Warden’s House Awarded $105,000 by GA Prisoner Injured While Working on Warden’s House Awarded $105,000 A Georgia jury awarded $105,000 to a prisoner in a premises liability suit. The award followed four hours of deliberation into the liability for the serious injuries incurred by …

Georgia Prisoner Dies of Traumatic Brain Injury Following Release on Bail; $16 Million Default Judgment against City Upheld by Georgia Prisoner Dies of Traumatic Brain Injury Following Release on Bail; $16 Million Default Judgment against City Upheld A $16 million default judgment awarded to the estate of a man who …

$14.5 Million Awarded to Oklahoma Man for 14 Years Wrongful Imprisonment by $14.5 Million Awarded to Oklahoma Man for 14 Years Wrongful Imprisonment A Tulsa, Oklahoma, man freed in 2002 after spending 14 years in prison for a rape he did not commit won a $14.5 Million award after a …

$4.4M to Arizona Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder — Twice by $4.4M to Arizona Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder — Twice The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County have agreed to pay a total of $4.4 million to a man who was twice convicted for a murder he did not …

Estate of Kentucky Jail Prisoner Who Died of Untreated Pneumonia Awarded $1,729,513 by Estate of Kentucky Jail Prisoner Who Died of Untreated Pneumonia Awarded $1,729,513 A Kentucky jury returned a verdict of $1,729,513 to the estate of a prisoner who died of pneumonia at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center …

$1 Million Settlement for New Jersey Man Exonerated after 18 Years Wrongful Imprisonment by $1 Million Settlement for New Jersey Man Exonerated after 18 Years Wrongful Imprisonment A New Jersey man exonerated after serving 18 years for murder and sexual assault received a $1 million settlement. The exoneration was the …

HRDC director quoted in article re legal challenge to PA law silencing prisoners Jan. 9, 2015 Articles about PLN Litigation Watchdog.org ACLU lawsuit: PA law to silence offenders’ speech violates First Amendment By Andrew Staub  /   January 9, 2015    By Andrew Staub | PA Independent HARRISBURG, Pa. — The American …

Gracey v. Goss, PA, Complaint, Excessive Force by State Troopers, 2015 Case 1:15-cv-00068-YK Document 1 Filed 01/09/15 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA STEPHEN R. GRACEY, Plaintiff, Civil Action No.: (Filed: ____________________) v. District Judge: KEVIN M. GOSS, MICHAEL C. …

Alejandro v. City of New York et al, NY, Stipulation of Settlement, Rikers Island Asst Warden assaults inmate for assaulting female guard, 2015 Case 1:11-cv-06370-KPF Document 51 Filed 01/09/15 Page 1 of 5 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK x JESUS ALEJANDRO, USDC SDNY DOCUMENT ELECTRONICALLY FILED …

Mendez v City of Gardena, CA, Deposition, excessive force shooting, 2015 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 2 CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EUTIQUIO ACEVEDO MENDEZ, et al., ) 2CV-13-09042 ) SVW ) Plaintiffs, ) CONFIDENTIAL/ ) SEALED PORTION vs. ) AT PAGES ) 231-276 …

PLN among plaintiffs challenging PA law limiting free speech Jan. 8, 2015 PLN Press Releases Prison Legal News ACLU-PA Files Suit to Block State’s “Silencing Act” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  January 8, 2015                                                     CONTACTS:  Ben Bowens, ACLU of Pennsylvania, 215-592-1513 x133, bbowens@aclupa.org Paul Wright, Prison Legal News, 561-360-2523, pwright@prisonlegalnews.org   PHILADELPHIA …

Article about challenge to PA law that silences prisoners, ex-prisoners Jan. 8, 2015 Articles about PLN Litigation RT TV Pennsylvania lawmakers sued over bill that silences prisoners Published time: January 08, 2015 21:01   A recently enacted Pennsylvania law that restricts the speech of prisoners is the subject of a …

Hollihan v PA DOC, PA, Mot Class Certification, medical vision, 2015 Case 3:15-cv-00005-EMK-SES Document 2 Filed 01/08/15 Page 1 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA ) ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ) ) Civil No. 3:15-CV-00005-EMK-SES CORRECTIONS; …

HRDC quoted in article on prison phones, video visits in Oregon Jan. 6, 2015 Articles with PLN Quotes Street Roots News Captive consumers: Corporations reap big profits on inmate finances, video visitations in Multnomah County by Emily Green | 6 Jan 2015   There’s big money to be made in our jails …

Martinez v. County of Los Angeles, CA, Tort Claim, Excessive Force (Wrongful Death), 2015 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY 2Dl5 JA\' -6 r:1 3: ! 6 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read claim thoroughly. 1, 2. Fill out claim as indi.cated; attach additional information if neces5;ary. 3. …

Mack v. Howard et al, 2nd Cir, Order dismissing appeal, Records Request for Video of Guards Beating Jail Prisoner, 2015 Case 14-2571, Document 80, 01/06/2015, 1408573, Page1 of 2 W.D.N.Y. 11-cv-303 Arcara, J. Foschio, M.J. United States Court of Appeals FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT _________________ At a stated term of …

HRDC letter of correction to DC Council Jan 2015 Human Rights Defense Center DEDICATED TO PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS January 5, 2015 SENT VIA EMAIL AND POSTAL MAIL Phil Mendelson, Chairman D.C. Council 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 RE: Correction to Prior Letter re Corizon Health Dear …