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.
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.
Certified: Court says Mich. prison OK to end special meals for man seen with non-kosher snackAugust 14th, 2009 Court: Mich. prison OK to stop man's kosher mealsST.
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.
Convicted killer who escaped from Ind. State Prison caught; manhunt for 2 others continuesJuly 13th, 2009 1 escaped Ind. inmate caught, 2 remain missingGRAND BEACH, Mich.
Yes he can: Prison decides Obama's books are suitable reading for al-Qaida inmate after allJuly 10th, 2009 Al-Qaida inmate gets access to Obama's booksMcLEAN, Va. — The Bureau of Prisons says it reversed course months ago to allow some of the country's most dangerous prisoners to read two books written by President Barack Obama.
Texas sees drop in state prison inmate population and increase in correctional officersJune 27th, 2009 Texas' prison guard shortage easesAUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of state convicts in Texas are going to be moving. Texas prison officials say they plan to cancel contracts to house as many as 1,900 state convicts in county lockups because the number of convicts in state prisons has fallen.
Former Illinois inmate sues, claiming she was illegally shackled to hospital bed during laborJune 13th, 2009 Ex-inmate sues, says was chained to bed in laborCHICAGO — A former Illinois jail inmate who says she was handcuffed to a hospital bed while in labor has sued the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Marilu Morales was eight months pregnant in April 2008 when she was jailed for possession of controlled substances.
1 inmate shot and another injured during fight at federal prison in federal prison in IndianaJune 12th, 2009 Inmate shot during fight at US prison in IndianaTERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Officials at a federal prison in western Indiana say two inmates were injured when guards opened fire while breaking up a fight at the prison's recreation yard.
Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr. assassin closes at age of 113June 11th, 2009 Tenn. prison that housed MLK assassin closes doorsPETROS, Tenn. — A Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassin and many other of the state's worst criminals is closing its doors.
Lemonheads' founder Evan Dando sues General Motors over alleged unauthorized song use in adsJune 6th, 2009 Lemonheads' Dando sues GM over alleged song copyLOS ANGELES — Lemonheads founder Evan Dando (DAN'-doh) is suing General Motors, saying the auto giant copied one of his songs for an ad. Dando sued GM and advertising and licensing firms in federal court Thursday, claiming the automaker violated his copyright on The Lemonheads song "It's a Shame About Ray." The complaint alleges the song was re-recorded and included in a 2008 TV campaign for Chevrolets and Buicks.
Arizona ends use of outdoor prison cells after female inmate died in triple-digit heatJune 3rd, 2009 Ariz. ends outdoor prison cells after inmate deathPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. Corrections spokesman Barrett Marson said in an e-mail that the decision came after consulting with Gov.
Texas death row inmate, 2 relatives indicted on charges of sneaking cell phones into prisonMay 2nd, 2009 Texas death row inmate indicted in cell phone caseAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas death row inmate and two relatives have been indicted for allegedly smuggling cell phones into a prison which led to a statewide lockdown. Special Prosecutions Chief Gina DeBottis tells the Austin American-Statesman that 30-year-old Richard Lee Tabler, his mother Lorraine Tabler and his 36-year-old sister Kristina Martinez were indicted Friday on charges of possessing contraband in a state prison.
Neb. judge refuses to allow inmate to change his name to 'Sinner Lawrence Bilskirnir'April 30th, 2009 Judge won't let inmate change name to 'Sinner'LINCOLN, Neb. — No, the judge said to a 23-year-old Nebraska prison inmate.
Prisoner escapes from Greek prison by helicopterFebruary 23rd, 2009 ATHENS - One of Greece's most infamous criminals managed to pull off a daring jail break for a second time Sunday, landing a helicopter in a prison yard and fleeing with another inmate, media reports said. Reports said a helicopter had taken off from Athens' International Airport and flew to Athens' maximum security Korydallos prison, where it picked up prisoner Vassilis Palaiokostas and another inmate and flew away.
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