Understanding California Penal Code 289.6 and Sexual Abuse Against Inmates
The issue of sexual abuse against inmates is a serious topic that society cannot overlook. Despite the efforts made by penal institutions to protect their [...]
California Penal Code Section 673: How It Pertains to Prisoner Medical Neglect
The California Penal Code is a complex set of laws that govern criminal behavior and punishment. One of the lesser-known sections of this code is [...]
Zeke Davis Died Following Stay At Vista Detention Facility
Inmate Zeke Davis Died In Sheriff’s Custody After Being Booked At The Vista Detention Facility VISTA, CALIFORNIA (July 11, 2023) - An inmate identified as [...]
Bryan Diaz Died Of Suspected Overdose At Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
Bryan Diaz, 18, Died Following Suspected Drug Overdose At Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall In Sylmar LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (July 9, 2023) - A teenager [...]
David Ligon Died of Drug Overdose At Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail
Inmate David Ligon (Full Name: David Lee Ligon) Died From An Apparent Drug Overdose At Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA (July [...]
California Ban on Police Chokeholds–What are Police Allowed to Do?
In recent years, police brutality has become a prominent issue in the United States. Many cases of police misconduct have led to calls for reform [...]
The Importance of Providing Adequate Care for Addicted Prisoners Going Through Withdrawal
Drug and alcohol addiction is a pervasive problem in our society, and unfortunately, it affects many people, including those who end up incarcerated. When incarcerated, [...]
Los Angeles In Custody Deaths: What’s Happening in Jail?
In 2018, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) said there were 1,120 reported deaths in jails nationwide. That’s a rate of 154 deaths for every [...]
Police Brutality Victims in California May be Allowed Compensation
Imagining a family member hurt or killed by the hands of law enforcement is a thought almost too horrific to entertain. Having to, then, figure [...]
Riverside County Jail Deaths: What’s Going On?
Jail isn’t known to be a particularly pleasant experience for those locked inside, but it also shouldn’t be a place so poorly run it borders [...]