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Donelson v. Shearing, IL, Settlement, Medical Neglect, 2019
Brief • June 12, 2019
Filed under: Wexford Health Services, Systemic Medical Neglect, Failure to Treat, Inadequate Health Care Facilities
Donelson v. Shearing, IL, Settlement, Medical Neglect, 2019 RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT The undersigned, Charles Donelson, a person being of lawful age for the sole consideration of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) and other tenns specified herein to the undersigned in hand paid, receipt of which is hereby …
A.M.P. v. County of Los Angeles, CA, Summons, Excessive Force (Wrongful Death), 2019
Brief • June 12, 2019
Filed under: Police--Excessive Force, Excessive Force (Wrongful Death)
A.M.P. v. County of Los Angeles, CA, Summons, Excessive Force (Wrongful Death), 2019 Bectrook:ally FILED by Su parlor C-Ourt of Callfomla, Count,, of Loo Angele$ on • j ~, ~ I 05110/20,Mr~ R. Carter, Executive Officiii-/Clark of Court, by Y. Taraeyuk,Daputy Clerk SUMMONS ·: ~:: ~' :.;'."',.."'',',:,~:" J.UD.ICIALJ I'CITACION ' …
Civil Rights Attorney Sues to Collect Fees
Article • June 11, 2019
Filed under: Injury -- Misc., Attorney Fee Awards, Guard Brutality/Beatings, Paralegals
Civil Rights Attorney Sues to Collect Fees by Edward Lyon by Ed Lyon Emily Posner is a Louisiana attorney representing state prisoner Kenneth Idel in a federal civil rights lawsuit. Idel alleges that prison guard Richard Pope broke and caused permanent damage to his jaw when Pope kneed the back …
PLN editor Paul Wright quoted re prisoners and voting rights
In-the-News Article • June 11, 2019
PLN editor Paul Wright quoted re prisoners and voting rights June 11, 2019 Articles with PLN Quotes The Marshall Project   06.11.2019   NEWS  Prisoners in Just Two States Can Vote. Here's Why Few Do In Maine and Vermont, low literacy rates and little access to information means many inmates …
Moore v. City of Chicago, IL, Complaint, Wrongful Conviction, 2019
Brief • June 11, 2019
Filed under: Wrongful Conviction, False Statements, Testimony or Documents, Conspiracies, Attempts, Solicitations
Moore v. City of Chicago, IL, Complaint, Wrongful Conviction, 2019 Case: 1:19-cv-03902 Document #: 1 Filed: 06/11/19 Page 1 of 28 PageID #:1 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION OMAR MOORE, Plaintiff, v. CITY OF CHICAGO, DETECTIVE PAULETTE WRIGHT, STAR NO. 21243, …
Smith v. USA, DC, Writ of Certiorari Petition, Confrontation Clause, 2019
Brief • June 11, 2019
Filed under: Fourth Amendment, rights, Sixth Amendment, Confrontation Clause/Rights
Smith v. USA, DC, Writ of Certiorari Petition, Confrontation Clause, 2019 No. 19-____ IN THE Supreme Court_________ of the United States RENADO SMITH AND RICHARD DELANCY, Petitioners, v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. _________ On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the …
As courts censure civil detention practices, is it time for professionals to speak up?
Article • June 10, 2019
Filed under: Expert Witnesses, Sentencing, Sex Offender Treatment, 42 U.S. Code § 1983, civil action for deprivation of rights
As courts censure civil detention practices, is it time for professionals to speak up? by David S. Prescott Guest commentary by David S. Prescott, LICSW*, forensicpsychologist.blogspot.com (Sept. 14, 2015) Last week, a federal judge ruled that Missouri's civil commitment program is unconstitutional, the second such court decision in three months. …
PLN managing editor responds to editorial by CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger
In-the-News Article • June 10, 2019
PLN managing editor responds to editorial by CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger June 10, 2019 Letters to Editor or Editorials Tennessean   Private Prisons Part of the Problem, Not the Solution to Reducing Recidivism Damon Hininger, the CEO of private prison firm CoreCivic, formerly Corrections Corporation of America, got several things …
Matthews v. Butler, IL, Order, Failure to Protect, 2019
Brief • June 10, 2019
Filed under: Wexford Health Services, Failure to Protect (General), Negligence/Reckless Endangerment
Matthews v. Butler, IL, Order, Failure to Protect, 2019 Case 3:17-cv-00366-NJR-GCS Document 67 Filed 06/10/19 Page 1 of 6 Page ID #205 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EAST ST. LOUIS DMSION JEREL MATTHEWS, Plaintiff, vs. KIM BUTLER, JOHN TROST, GAIL WALLS, LT. JOHN DOE, C/0 JOHN DOE, …
HRDC wins summary judgment motion in VA jail censorship suit
In-the-News Article • June 7, 2019
HRDC wins summary judgment motion in VA jail censorship suit June 7, 2019 Articles about PLN Litigation wcyb.com Federal judge rules local jail system violated rights of non-profit organization by WCYB Friday, June 7th 2019   ABINGDON, Va. — A federal judge in Abingdon ruled that the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority …
Ashker, et al. v. Brown, et al., CA, amici curiae, former corrections officials in support of affirmance, uphold out-of-cell time, solitary confinement overused, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Retaliatory Segregation, Injury -- Misc., Totality of Conditions, Lockdowns, Mental Health, Suicides
Ashker, et al. v. Brown, et al., CA, amici curiae, former corrections officials in support of affirmance, uphold out-of-cell time, solitary confinement overused, 2019 Case: 18-16427, 06/07/2019, ID: 11323619, DktEntry: 48, Page 1 of 47 No. 18-16427 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT TODD ASHKER, …
EEOC V. New Mexico, NM, Motion to Dismiss and Settlement, Age Discrimination, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Money/Property, ADEA, Guards/Staff, Age Discrimination
EEOC V. New Mexico, NM, Motion to Dismiss and Settlement, Age Discrimination, 2019 Case 1:15-cv-00879-KK-LF Document 420 Filed 06/07/19 Page 1 of 3 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, Plaintiff, v. No. 1:15-cv-00879-KK-LF STATE OF NEW MEXICO, CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, Defendant. …
Wells v. Cascade County, MT, Demand Letter, Wrongful Death, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Seizures, Eighth Amendment, Federal Tort Claims Act, Wrongful Death, Mental Health, Failure to Protect (Staff), Transgender, Failure to Protect (Transgender)
Wells v. Cascade County, MT, Demand Letter, Wrongful Death, 2019 2702 Montana Ave., Suite 201B P.O. Box 2359 Billings, MT 59103 Phone: (406) 969-3100 Email: colin@gerstnerlawoffice.com June 7, 2019 SENT VIA EMAIL Tanis Holm Counsel for Planned Parenthood of Montana THolm@yellowstonelaw.com Carrie Ann Haight Cascade County Attorney’s Office chaight@cascadecountymt.gov William …
HRDC v. BOP, D.C., Settlement, FOIA Request, 2019
Filing • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Settlements, Public Records, Freedom of Information Act
HRDC v. BOP, D.C., Settlement, FOIA Request, 2019 Case 1:18-cv-01064-JEB Document 14-1 Filed 06/07/19 Page 1 of 3 Case 1:18-cv-01064-JEB Document 14-1 Filed 06/07/19 Page 2 of 3 Case 1:18-cv-01064-JEB Document 14-1 Filed 06/07/19 Page 3 of 3
HRDC v. BOP, D.C., Dismissal, FOIA Request, 2018
Filing • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Public Records, Freedom of Information Act
HRDC v. BOP, D.C., Dismissal, FOIA Request, 2018 Case 1:18-cv-01064-JEB Document 14 Filed 06/07/19 Page 1 of 1 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________________________ ) HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENSE CENTER, ) ) Plaintiff ) ) Civil Action No. 18-1064 (JEB) v. ) (ECF) ) BUREAU …
Ashker v. Brown, 9th Circuit, Amicus Brief of Former Corrections Officials, Use of Solitary Confinement, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Eighth Amendment, Control Units/SHU/Solitary Confinement
Ashker v. Brown, 9th Circuit, Amicus Brief of Former Corrections Officials, Use of Solitary Confinement, 2019 Case: 18-16427, 06/07/2019, ID: 11323619, DktEntry: 48, Page 1 of 47 No. 18-16427 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT TODD ASHKER, ET AL., Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. EDMUND BROWN, JR., ET …
Ceraulo v. Zaruba, IL, Settlement, Wrongful Death - Drug Withdrawal, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, Failure to Treat, Jail Specific, Medical Neglect/Malpractice
Ceraulo v. Zaruba, IL, Settlement, Wrongful Death - Drug Withdrawal, 2019 UNITEDSTATESDISI'RICTCOURT FOR THE NORTHERNDISTRICTOF ILLINOIS EASTERNDMSION TOTIJCCIOCBRAULOandDIANALAW as co-SpecialAdministratoaof the Estateof SEBASTIANO CBRAULO, deceased. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff, vs. 16CV 1848 Judge.Aspen DUPAGBCOUNTYSHERIFFJOHNZARUBA, ) In his officialcapacity,and OFPICERRAPP, ) DEPUTYcurrs, MSUDEOUZMAN, ) OFFICP.RK. …
Gillpatrick v. Frakes, NE, Order, Prisoners' Right to Marriage, 2019
Brief • June 7, 2019
Filed under: Marriage, Constitutional Challenges/Law, Prisoners' Rights
Gillpatrick v. Frakes, NE, Order, Prisoners' Right to Marriage, 2019 4:18-cv-03011-RFR-CRZ Doc # 56 Filed: 06/07/19 Page 1 of 15 - Page ID # 1070 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA PAUL GILLPATRICK and NICCOLE WETHERELL, Plaintiffs, 4:18CV3011 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER v. SCOTT FRAKES, Director, …
Modern-Day Gulag In the Golden State
Article • June 6, 2019
Filed under: Sex Offenders (Discrimination), Medical Records, Overdetention, Money/Property, Civil Commitment
Modern-Day Gulag In the Golden State by Barbara Koeppel by Barbara Koeppel, The Washington Spectator, June 4, 2019 Back in 1997, the Supreme Court ruled that the practice known as civil commitment was legal. This meant that 20 states—which had passed laws permitting the ongoing incarceration of sex offenders—could continue …
Force-Feeding Is Cruel, Painful, and Degrading—and American Prisons Won’t Stop
Article • June 6, 2019
Filed under: Hunger Strikes, Food, Excessive Force, Mental Health, First Amendment, First Amendment, rights
Force-Feeding Is Cruel, Painful, and Degrading—and American Prisons Won’t Stop by Aviva Stahl In a Colorado supermax facility, hunger-striking inmates have been force-fed and barred from sharing their ordeal with the outside world. A prisoner breaks his silence for the first time. By Aviva Stahl, The Nation, June 4, 2019 …
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