Ohio inmate whose execution failed is moved back to death row during fight over 2nd attemptSeptember 21st, 2009 Ohio inmate back on death row after execution tryCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A condemned killer who faces an unprecedented second attempt at lethal injection is at least temporarily back on death row in Ohio. Defense attorney Tim Sweeney said Monday that inmate Romell (roh-MELL') Broom was moved back to death row at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown on Sunday.
Guards keeping close watch on condemned Ohio inmate after unprecedented execution delaySeptember 16th, 2009 Guards watch Ohio inmate after execution delayLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A condemned inmate whose execution was stopped because of problems finding a usable vein will remain at the maximum security prison where death row inmates usually are held for a day before being put to death. Ohio prisons spokeswoman Julie Walburn says inmate Romell Broom has been placed in a cell in the infirmary at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville and will remain there over the next week.
Supreme Court rejects California plea to push back deadline for plan to cut prison populationSeptember 11th, 2009 High court won't extend Calif. prison deadlineWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday turned down California's request to delay a federal court order related to state prison overcrowding.
Former Florida inmate injured trying to climb over barbed wire fence to sneak back into jailSeptember 2nd, 2009 Ex-inmate injured trying to sneak back into jailSHARPES, Fla. — A former inmate in Florida was injured while trying to sneak back into jail.
Arkansas prison guard denies death-row sex allegations, says guards often carry inmates' goodsAugust 14th, 2009 Ark. guard denies death-row sex allegationLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prison spokeswoman says allegations that a death-row guard had a romantic relationship with an inmate were determined to be "unfounded."
The guard, Danita Williams, denied Thursday the claims that the inmate committed a sexual act in her presence and passed her love letters.
Fired Arkansas prison guard denies allegations that she had relationship with death-row inmateAugust 13th, 2009 Fired Ark. guard denies death-row sex allegationLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prison guard fired after an investigation into allegations that she had a romantic relationship with a death-row inmate says the prisoner never committed a sex act with her.
Judge denies Mass. transgender killer's request for hair removal; inmate wants sex-changeAugust 11th, 2009 Transgender Mass. inmate denied electrolysisBOSTON — A Boston federal judge has denied a murderer's request to continue hair removal treatments as the inmate awaits a ruling on whether the state will be forced to pay for a sex-change operation.
Judge denies Mass. transgender killer's request for hair removal; inmate is seeking sex-changeAugust 11th, 2009 Mass. transgender inmate denied electrolysisBOSTON — A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday denied additional hair-removal treatments for a murderer who is seeking a taxpayer-funded sex-change operation, saying the inmate has failed to prove she will suffer "serious harm" without further electrolysis. Michelle Kosilek also failed to prove that her rights have been violated by being denied hair-removal treatment, U.S.
Sheriff says Fla. inmate shot, killed by correction officer was trying to escape from jailAugust 5th, 2009 Fla. deputy shoots, kills inmate trying to escapePALATKA, Fla. — Officials in Florida say a corrections officer shot and killed an inmate who tried to escape from jail by climbing a razor wire fence.
Utah inmate tries to escape with 'bomb' made from toilet paper rolls, headphone wires and eraserJuly 2nd, 2009 Inmate uses toilet paper 'bomb' to attempt escapeCEDAR CITY, Utah — The Iron County sheriff's office said an inmate tried to escape from a correctional facility by fashioning a fake bomb. Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Pallesen said the 28-year-old inmate cornered an officer in a lobby while holding what looked like a silver device with a red detonator.
Judge refuses to let shipping company plead guilty to SF Bay oil spill chargesJune 23rd, 2009 Judge refuses company's guilty plea in bay spillSAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has refused to let a shipping company plead guilty to two misdemeanor environmental crimes for an oil spill from one of its ships in San Francisco Bay. The judge ruled Monday that if Hong Kong-based Fleet Management Ltd.
US judge declines to dismiss lawsuit that claims National Day of Prayer is unconstitutionalMay 29th, 2009 US judge refuses to dismiss 'Day of Prayer' suitMADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.
Judge denies Neb. inmate's request to rename himself 'Sinner' citing religious beliefsApril 30th, 2009 Neb. judge: Inmate can't rename himself 'Sinner'LINCOLN, Neb. — He may have broken the law, but a Nebraska inmate still can't change his name to "Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir.
Ex-NFL RB Lawrence Phillips to be tried on charges that he attacked girlfriend in 2005April 30th, 2009 Lawrence Phillips to be tried on assault chargesSAN DIEGO — Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips will go to trial on charges that he attacked his girlfriend in 2005. A San Diego judge ruled Wednesday that the 33-year-old Phillips must stand trial on eight felony charges for two alleged assaults.
Neb. judge refuses to allow inmate to change his name to 'Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir'April 29th, 2009 Judge says no to 'Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir'LINCOLN, Neb. — No, the judge said to a 23-year-old Nebraska prison inmate.