More from this issue:

1. The Graying of America’s Prisons, by James Ridgeway
2. $10.5 Million Settlement in Tennessee Juvenile’s Death Caused by Guard’s Chokehold
3. From the Editor, by Paul Wright
4. Audits of Tennessee DOC Reveal Deficiencies, by Mark Wilson
5. Washington State Federal Court: Unconstitutional to Shackle Prisoner in Labor, by Matthew Clarke
6. $1.5 Million Settlement in Suffolk County Jail Class Action Toilet Suit
7. Breaking Free: Prisoners Find Voice in Zines, by Danielle Maestretti
8. Florida Prison Guards Plead Guilty to Federal Cocaine Charges
9. $1.8 Million Settlement in New Mexico Woman’s Attempted Jail Suicide, by David Reutter
10. Virginia Grand Jury Finds Misconduct at County Jail, by Michael Brodheim
11. Washington Commission Finds AT&T is Prison Collect Call Provider, by Mark Wilson
12. Colorado Closes Boot Camp Program, by David Reutter
13. Massachusetts Clerk Magistrates and Assistants Pocket Millions in After-Hours Fees, by Matthew Clarke
14. Texas Sues Former Prisoner Over Unauthorized Practice of Law, by Matthew Clarke
15. Oregon Jail Beating Nets $500 Jury Award Plus $27,500 in Attorney Fees, by Mark Wilson
16. $4 Million Settlement in R&B Singer’s Death from Drug Withdrawal in Ohio Jail for Failure to Pay Child Support
17. Illinois Eliminates Computer, Business Classes for Prisoners
18. Class Certification Upheld for Louisiana Toxic Train Derailment Near Prison
19. Over $26 Million Owed for Forfeited Bail Bonds in Harris County, Texas, by Matthew Clarke
20. New York Prison Officials Ordered to Produce Prisoner’s Grievances in Discovery
21. Steep Surcharges for Driving Violations Clog Texas Courts, Create Criminals, by Michael Rigby
22. Three Top Illinois DOC Officials Sacked; Director Resigns
23. Maryland Law Counts Prisoners According to Pre-Incarceration Residence, by Michael Rigby
24. Florida: Judgment for Female Prison Staff Alleging Sexual Harassment by Prisoners Affirmed
25. Wexford Pays $300,000 in Illinois Prisoner’s Death
26. Suspected Norovirus Strikes Oregon Women’s Prison
27. Failure of CMS Nurses and Doctor to Properly Treat Broken Leg Overcomes Summary Judgment
28. Wisconsin Law Prohibiting Hormone Treatment for Prisoners with Gender Identity Disorder Found Unconstitutional, by Matthew Clarke
29. Sixth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Dentist Who Failed to Provide Temporary Filling
30. Indian Jail Opens Private Outsourcing Program, by Matthew Clarke
31. Former Utah Prison Guard Ordered to Pay Over $1.4 Million for Raping Prisoner, by Derek Gilna
32. Taser Timeout, by Kelly Virella
33. California: 15% Work Credit Limitation Based on Stayed Violent Convictions Applies to Non-Violent Controlling Offense, by John Dannenberg
34. New Jersey Prison Supervisory Officials Found Liable for Prisoner Abuse Claims, by Derek Gilna
35. California: Gilmore Injunction Over Prison Libraries Terminated After 38 Years
36. Ohio: Former Corrections Director Prohibited from Consulting on Jail Issues for 12 Months After Retirement
37. California: Prison Industry Board Not Exempt from Civil Service Rules, by Michael Brodheim
38. U.S. Supreme Court Holds Eighth Amendment Prohibits Life Without Parole for Juveniles Not Convicted of Homicide, by Brandon Sample
39. U.S. Prison Population Declines in Second Half of 2009
40. Iowa Prisoners Perform Private Sector Work for Parole Board Member
41. U.S. Supreme Court Holds Federal Civil Commitment Statute Lawfully Enacted, by Brandon Sample
42. 7,000+ Federal Prisoners Given Pink Slips, by Mark Wilson
43. Florida Disciplinary Record Must Prove Constructive Possession of Contraband
44. $195,000 Award for Injury Resulting from NY Prison Garbage Detail
45. Michigan Prison System Exceeds Budget, Again
46. Maricopa County, Arizona Settles Prisoner Suicide Claim for $125,000
47. $850,000 Verdict in Nebraska Prisoner’s Suicide
48. PLN Wins Public Records Ruling Against California Prison System, by Matthew Clarke
49. AMA Passes Resolution Prohibiting Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners in Labor
50. U.S. Supreme Court Holds Significant Injury Unnecessary for Excessive Force Claims, by Brandon Sample
51. News In Brief:

More from John Dannenberg:

• Disciplinary Self-Help Litigation Manual, 2d Ed., by Dan Manville, March 5, 2015
• Systemic Changes Follow Murder of Colorado Prison Director, July 10, 2014
• The Redbook – A Manual on Legal Style, April 15, 2014
• Arrest-Proof Yourself, by Dale Carson and Wes Denham, March 15, 2014
• Arrested: What to do When Your Loved One’s in Jail, by Wes Denham, Feb. 15, 2014
• California Parole Board Agrees to Implement Policy to Fix Terms at Lifers’ Initial Hearings, Jan. 15, 2014
• FCC Order Heralds Hope for Reform of Prison Phone Industry, Dec. 15, 2013
• Federal Court Orders California to Release 9,600 More Prisoners, Aug. 15, 2013
• Valley Fever Declared a Public Health Emergency at Two California Prisons; Court Orders Prisoner Transfers, July 15, 2013
• Plata and Coleman Showdown in California, June 15, 2013

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• California Prisoner Awarded Over $1.26 Million in Suit Challenging Withheld Legal Mail Which Resulted in Habeas Loss, Jan. 15, 2025. Settlements, Habeas Corpus, Mail Regulations, Legal Mail.
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• Georgia Supreme Court Grants Habeas Where Defense Counsel Failed to Understand State Self-Defense Statute Provides Complete Defense to Felony Murder Based on Felon-in-Possession Charge, Oct. 1, 2024. Habeas Corpus, Felon in Possession Statute, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Murder/Felony Murder.
• Third Circuit Orders Evidentiary Hearing on State Prisoner’s Petition Seeking Federal Habeas Relief Because Both State and Federal Courts Denied Relief Without Holding Hearing on IAC Claim That, if Proven, Would Entitle Him to Relief, Aug. 1, 2024. Evidentiary Ruling, Habeas Corpus, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Counsel - Effective Assistance of.