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9 storiesnewest firstlatest October 3, 2026
Frank Strada resigned as Tennessee corrections commissioner following a mishandled execution of Christa Pike. He had been appointed in January 2023 after serving as head of Arizona's prison system.
The oversight board found that lax supervision contributed to four inmate deaths at Rikers Island, noting a pattern of inadequate oversight.
Atlanta city and Fulton County officials, along with community representatives, met on September 23 to discuss the potential sale of the Atlanta city jail to the county, reviewing logistics and concerns before moving toward a detailed proposal.
Court‑appointed monitor Stanley Richards alleges New York City officials have failed to provide the oversight required by the 2018 jail‑reform settlement, claiming the administration avoided mandatory reporting to the court.
An Essex County corrections officer has been charged with smuggling drug‑soaked paper and an unauthorized cellphone into the county House of Correction and delivering them to an inmate.
Jail reform monitor Stanley Richards alleges that city officials are evading required oversight, contradicting earlier optimism and occurring as the Department of Corrections admits mistakes in the reform rollout.
Illinois prisons will limit tablet access for inmates in solitary confinement, narrowing the devices' communication, education, and entertainment functions for this population.
A 41-year-old inmate died after a medical emergency was reported during a tour of the Robert N. Davoren Center at Rikers Island on August 25, 2026, marking the seventh in-custody death in New York City this year.
Rep. Rob Menendez highlighted concerns over safety and management at Newark’s Delaney Hall after several recent detainee deaths, calling for increased transparency and oversight.
