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criminal-justice28 days ago•26 min saved

Federal judge mandates $1.5 billion air conditioning overhaul for Texas prisons by 2029

U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has ordered the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to install air conditioning in all 104 state prisons by December 31, 2029. The ruling follows a finding that extreme heat constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. TDCJ estimates the project will cost $1.5 billion, though current legislative requests cover only a fraction of that amount. As of September 2026, only one-third of facilities are fully air conditioned, with 53,676 cool beds available. The judge rejected budgetary excuses, requiring TDCJ to submit progress reports every six months, starting in March 2027. Advocates view the order as a life-saving victory, while TDCJ has not yet commented on the ruling.

via The Texas Tribune|

#bobby-lumpkin #criminal-justice #eighth-amendment

criminal-justice5 months ago•19 min saved

Texas Executes Broadnax After Supreme Court Denies Final Appeal

Texas death-row inmate James Broadnax was executed by lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal tied to a cousin’s confession in the 2008 Garland double murder; the case also involved DNA evidence and allegations of racial bias during jury selection. Broadnax, who maintained his innocence in his final words, became Texas’s third execution of 2026, with further executions scheduled, including Edward Busby on May 14.

via The Texas Tribune|

#criminal-justice #dna-evidence #garland

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Escaped Inmate from Clemens Unit Sparks Manhunt in Brazoria County

Authorities are searching for 39-year-old inmate Robert Yancy Jr., who escaped from the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. Yancy, who was serving a life sentence without parole for a child abuse case, was last seen in a white Nissan Versa. The public is urged not to approach him and to contact local law enforcement if spotted.

via KSAT San Antonio|

#brazoria #clemens-unit #crime

crimeprison3 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Prison Fire Forces Evacuation of 655 Inmates in Huntsville, Texas

A large fire broke out at the Walls Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Facility in Huntsville, prompting the evacuation of approximately 655 inmates. Fire crews from multiple agencies are working to control the fire, which has impacted the attic of the west building and the third floor of the administration building. The cause of the fire is unknown, and authorities are investigating. No injuries have been reported.

via KBTX|

#crimeprison #fire #huntsville

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Dangerous escaped Texas inmate captured near Abilene

Trent Thompson, a 22-year-old escaped inmate from Plainview's Formby Unit, was found and taken into custody Sunday morning. Thompson was convicted of three counts of Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant. The Plainview Police Department warned the public of his dangerous criminal history and advised them to contact local law enforcement instead of approaching him.

via KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com|

#crime #escaped-inmate #plainview