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world21 days ago•2 min saved

Smuggled memoir uncovers torture and medical neglect in Iran’s prisons, as Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi fights for life

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi describes in a smuggled excerpt the torture of solitary confinement, beatings, and deliberate medical neglect she endured in Iran’s prisons; she is now in critical condition after a heart attack and hospitalized as her family and doctors press for proper care. The forthcoming memoir, A Woman Never Stops Fighting, recounts decades of activism, 14 arrests, 44 years in prison and 154 lashes, and highlights ongoing human-rights concerns surrounding Iran’s prison system.

via The Guardian|

#iran #medical-neglect #narges-mohammadi

national26 days ago•4 min saved

Federal judge rebukes DC jail conditions for White House dinner suspect

A federal judge condemned the D.C. jail for placing White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect Cole Tomas Allen in 'functionally solitary confinement' on suicide watch, despite no criminal history, and ordered a psychiatric assessment and a review of his housing conditions. Allen, who faces up to life in prison if convicted of an attempted assassination of President Trump and related charges, has lawyers arguing the restrictions hinder access to legal documents and family, and that his treatment was harsher than that given Jan. 6 defendants. The housing decision remains pending as the court seeks more information.

via Courthouse News|

#detention #federal-court #national

celebrity2 months ago•42 min saved

Duggar Jail Call: Joseph Reports Bible, Solitary Confinement After Arrests

Joseph Duggar told his wife Kendra from jail that he’s in solitary confinement and reading a Bible after his arrest for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old in 2020; Kendra, who was arrested hours earlier on multiple counts related to endangering a minor and false imprisonment, sounded sympathetic. The couple await extradition to Florida and face similar charges in Arkansas, while other Duggar family members publicly condemn the allegations and relatives call for prayers as court dates loom.

via Yahoo|

#arrest #celebrity #duggar-family

crime2 months ago•34 min saved

Duggar Says He’s in Solitary Ahead of Florida Extradition

Joseph Duggar told his wife Kendra during a jail call from the Washington County Detention Facility that he is spending about 23 hours a day in solitary confinement as he awaits extradition to Florida; both he and Kendra have been charged in Arkansas with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment, while Kendra was released the same day and has a lawyer. The case stems from separate Florida charges related to a 2020 Panama City Beach incident.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#crime #extradition-to-florida #joseph-duggar

crime-and-justice4 months ago•4 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges New York Uses Solitary Confinement on Minors

A federal lawsuit filed in Manhattan by the Legal Aid Society and Jenner & Block on behalf of four Black male detainees alleges New York state uses solitary confinement on minors in five facilities, sometimes for weeks or months, to punish alleged rule infractions or due to staffing shortages. The suit describes 16- to 20-year-olds kept in cells for up to 22–24 hours a day, denied education and bathroom access, and claims this violates state regulations and harms mental health; it seeks class-action relief and highlights gaps between policy and practice.

via The New York Times|

#class-action #crime-and-justice #juvenile-detention

law-and-justice4 months ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges NY Kids Are Held in Solitary Without Toilets

A lawsuit alleges that New York's Office of Children and Family Services is unlawfully confining children in solitary cells without toilets for extended periods, violating state regulations.

via New York Focus|

#children #law-and-justice #lawsuit

crime9 months ago•1 min saved

Idaho Prison Responds to Bryan Kohberger's Taunting Complaints

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of multiple murders, claims inmates are taunting him by yelling through vents in his Idaho prison, but officials say this is normal inmate communication. Kohberger is in solitary confinement and reports the noise disrupts his sleep, while prison authorities maintain a secure environment. He is serving four life sentences without the possibility of parole.

via TMZ|

#bryan-kohberger #crime #idaho

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Controversy Over US Deportations to Eswatini and Detention Conditions

Five immigrants deported by the U.S. to Eswatini are being held in solitary confinement for an undetermined period, with plans for eventual repatriation, amid concerns over their treatment and the secrecy surrounding the agreement.

via PBS|

#deportation #eswatini #immigrants

world11 months ago•1 min saved

R. Kelly Hospitalized Amid Allegations of Murder Plot and Pardon Bid

R. Kelly's lawyers allege he overdosed on medication given by prison staff after being placed in solitary confinement, and claim there was a plot to kill him; he was hospitalized and forcibly removed from Duke University Hospital. The Bureau of Prisons has not commented.

via USA Today|

#alleged-murder-plot #hospitalization #prison-overdose

legal-human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

"Former Residents Accuse Wyoming State-Run Juvenile Home of Teen Abuse"

Three former residents of a state-run juvenile home in Wyoming have filed a federal lawsuit alleging they were subjected to abusive treatment, including solitary confinement, restraint chairs, and deprivation of food. The lawsuit targets the Wyoming Department of Family Services and the school, with the plaintiffs detailing instances of psychological and physical abuse, as well as neglect of medical needs. The department refutes the allegations, but the lawsuit highlights a significant increase in solitary confinement and restraint chair use at the facility.

via NBC News|

#abuse #juvenile-home #lawsuit

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"NYPD Transparency Laws Spark Power Struggle Between Mayor and City Council"

The NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of the How Many Stops Act, expanding NYPD transparency requirements, and a bill banning the use of solitary confinement in city jails. The overrides, approved in 42-9 votes, mark a fraught period for the mayor and City Council Democrats, who have publicly sparred over the impact of both pieces of legislation. The How Many Stops Act will require NYPD officers to log basic info about every civilian they stop, aiming to address unconstitutional police stops of Black and Brown New Yorkers. Despite the overrides, it remains to be seen whether the mayor's administration will fully comply with the new criminal justice measures.

via New York Daily News|

#how-many-stops-act #mayor-adams #nyc-council

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC Mayor Adams Clashes with City Council Over Vetoed NYPD Transparency Bills"

Mayor Eric Adams is making a late effort to persuade City Council members not to override his vetoes on two bills related to NYPD transparency and solitary confinement. He argues that the bills could compromise public safety and accuses Council members of misleading the public. The How Many Stops Act would require NYPD officers to document low-level interactions, while the bill banning solitary confinement at city jails has been contested despite rules against it. The City Council needs 34 votes to override a veto, and several new members have taken office since the initial vote on the bills.

via Gothamist|

#city-council #mayor-eric-adams #nypd-transparency

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"Mayor Adams Sparks Showdown Over Vetoed NYC Council Bills"

Mayor Adams vetoed the How Many Stops Act and a bill to prohibit solitary confinement in NYC jails, sparking a clash with the City Council. The Council leaders immediately pledged to override the vetoes, accusing the mayor of misleading the public. The How Many Stops Act aims to increase NYPD transparency, while the solitary confinement bill seeks to limit isolation in jails. The mayor argues the bills would harm public safety, but Council members and advocates dispute his claims and vow to push for the bills' enactment.

via New York Daily News|

#how-many-stops-act #mayor-adams #nyc-council

crime-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

"Norwegian Mass Killer's Second Attempt to Sue State Over Prison Isolation"

Norwegian right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, has launched a second attempt to sue the state, claiming that his solitary confinement since 2012 amounts to inhumane treatment under the European Convention on Human Rights. His lawyer argues for an easing of restrictions and more contact with other inmates, citing the impact on Breivik's mental health. The government rejects his claim, stating that the conditions are necessary for security.

via The Associated Press|

#anders-behring-breivik #crime-and-justice #human-rights

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breivik's Lawsuit: Alleged Human Rights Breach in Norway"

Convicted mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik is suing the Norwegian state for alleged human rights breaches due to his solitary confinement, claiming it constitutes inhumane treatment. Despite being held in a well-equipped prison complex, his lawyer argues that he is unable to form meaningful relationships with the outside world. Breivik's previous similar claim was initially accepted but later overturned, and he was judged to show no signs of rehabilitation. The state rejects his claims, and the trial is being held in the prison where he is detained.

via Euronews|

#anders-behring-breivik #european-court-of-human-rights #human-rights