Execution of Alabama Inmate Using Nitrogen Gas

Alabama inmate Carey Dale Grayson was executed using nitrogen gas for the 1994 killing of a female hitchhiker. He made obscene gestures before his death. Grayson's execution was controversial due to the method used.

California Inmate Arrested in New York City After 13 Years

California inmate who vanished from a prison camp in 2011 was arrested 13 years later in New York City. He had escaped with another inmate, Jose Padilla, who remains at large. Another escaped inmate from the same camp was captured after two weeks on the run.

Prison Convoy Attack and Corrections Officer Stabbing

CCTV footage captures armed gang attacking prison convoy in France to free drug dealer, South Carolina corrections officer stabbed by inmate in head, injuries not life-threatening.

Controversy over Transgender Inmate Placement in Federal Prison

Fox News host Laura Ingraham discusses a controversy surrounding a judicial nominee's recommendation to transfer a convicted sex offender who identifies as female to a women's federal prison. Republican senators questioned the nominee's decision during a Senate Judiciary hearing.

Prison Convoy Ambush in Normandy

French authorities launched a manhunt after gunmen ambushed a prison convoy in Normandy, killing two guards and wounding three others to break out an inmate. The incident was extremely rare for that part of France.

Prison Guard Ambush in France

Two prison guards were shot dead during an ambush in northwestern France, allowing an inmate named Mohamed Amra, known as The Fly, to escape. The guards killed were young fathers. The justice minister stated that Amra was not considered radicalized or a terrorist. The escape took place during a prison transfer to court. Amra was the head of a narcotics network and had tried to escape before. The incident involved gunfire and multiple injuries.

Transgender Inmate Allegedly Commits Sexual Assault in Women's Prison

A transgender inmate in a women's prison in California allegedly committed a sexual assault, leading to concerns about the safety of female inmates. The prison administrators' response to the incident has raised questions about their ability to protect vulnerable women in the prison system.

Lawsuit Against Utah for Discrimination Against Transgender Inmate

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah for discriminating against a transgender inmate by delaying hormone therapy and denying requests for women's clothing and facility transfer. The inmate resorted to self-surgery due to delays. Utah Department of Corrections executive director expressed surprise and disappointment. The lawsuit demands policy changes and additional training on gender dysphoria for corrections staff.

Prison Inmate Builds Bombs in Prison and Mails Them

A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping built two bombs in prison and mailed them to a D.C. office building and a federal courthouse in Alaska. The bombs did not explode. The man is facing charges for attempted malicious use of an explosive.

Inmate Escape and Death in Hawaii

An inmate in Hawaii who broke out of jail and got hit by a car while fleeing police has died. The recovery team lifted a rental Jeep up a cliff in Hawaii after a man inadvertently drove over the edge while trying to see the sunrise.

Transgender Inmate Accused of Sexual Activity in Women's Prison

A male felon identifying as a woman in Washington State is accused of having sex with a female inmate in a prison cell. The incident is under investigation following a report by the National Review.

Inmate Escape and Capture

Inmate who escaped from prison in Pennsylvania captured after being found leaving a Planet Fitness in Philadelphia. He had been on the run for nearly four months.

Inmate Escape and Rescue in Hawaii

Inmate escapes from Hawaii jail, gets hit by a vehicle moments later. Recovery team lifts rental Jeep up a cliff after driver accidentally drives over the edge.

Transgender Inmate Having Sex in Women's Prison

A transgender-identifying male was discovered having sex with a female inmate at a Washington state women's prison. The incident resulted in an infraction, but a hearing is expected to follow. Washington state prisons have policies to assist marginalized inmates, including transgender individuals.

Escape Attempt of White Supremacist Inmate in Idaho

A white supremacist Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice staged an attack to free the inmate as he was being transported from a Boise hospital. The escaped inmate and the accomplice remain on the loose. Three corrections officers were shot and wounded during the attack. The search continues for the suspects.

Escape of Dangerous Inmate in Idaho

Dangerous inmate in Idaho escapes from custody at hospital after second suspect ambushed officers and opened fire, injuring two. Authorities believe it was a planned attack.

Former Kentucky Prison Officers Sentenced for Assaulting Inmate

Six former officers at an eastern Kentucky prison have been sentenced to prison for assaulting an inmate and trying to cover it up. The sentences range from 1 month to 5 years.

Sexual Abuse Scandal at Federal Women's Prison in California

FBI raided a federal women's prison in California due to rampant sexual abuse known as the 'rape club.' The new warden and top managers were ousted for retaliating against an inmate who testified about horrific abuse. The scandal involves multiple employees charged with sexually abusing inmates, including previous warden. Lawsuits allege a culture of sexual abuse and misconduct at the facility.

Inmate damages sprinkler system in Wisconsin jail

An inmate in a Wisconsin county jail caused $1,500 in damages by breaking the sprinkler system in his cell after being upset about not being released.

Inmate Death at Wisconsin Prison

Another inmate, Donald Maier, has been found dead at the troubled Wisconsin prison, Waupun Correctional Institution. This is the fourth death at the facility since June 2023. Investigations are ongoing into the deaths. The Department of Corrections faced challenges including high staff vacancies and resource shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Louisiana inmate escapes custody

Louisiana inmate, convicted murderer Leon Ruffin, escapes custody during medical transport after pepper-spraying a deputy. Ruffin is considered armed and dangerous, and his current whereabouts are unknown.