Tag Archives: prison

Brown Vows To Take Prison Population Battle Back To Supreme Court

April 23, 2013, 5:10 pm • Posted by Scott Detrow
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When it comes to California’s prison population, Gov. Jerry Brown is in a tough spot. On the one hand, federal judges are threatening him with contempt if he doesn’t reduce the state’s prison population by about 9,000 before the end … Continue reading »

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Judge Rules Against Calif. Control of Prison Mental Health Programs

April 5, 2013, 4:25 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday rejected Gov. Jerry Brown's bid to regain state control of inmates' mental health care, citing systematic failures to reduce prison suicides, provide timely care and hire enough staff. The decision is … Continue reading »

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Does 22 1/2 Hours Alone in an 8 x 10 Cell Every Day Amount to Torture? Video From Inside Pelican Bay Prison

February 25, 2013, 7:00 pm • Posted by Michael Montgomery
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“I haven’t seen the moon since 1998.” That's inmate Jeremy Beasley, talking to me while sitting–shackled–in an interview room at Pelican Bay State Prison, California’s highest security lockup. Beasley, a convicted murderer, was clearly surprised by my presence—he told me … Continue reading »

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