Prisons Alabama schedules execution of Demetrius Frazier using nitrogen hypoxia Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Prisons Opinion | Good time should be hard to earn and hard to keep — not abolished When people are given opportunities to improve themselves, we find out who will seize that opportunity. Shaun TraywickFebruary 20, 2023
Prisons Corizon prison healthcare provider declares bankruptcy, YesCare apparently replaces CEO Sara Tirschwell, who has been CEO of both Corizon and YesCare, is no longer listed as CEO on the YesCare website. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2023
Prisons Two sentenced for conspiring to bring illegal narcotics into Staton Correctional Facility Lamar Graves Jr., 42, and Derrick Antwon Traylor, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2023
Prisons 22-year-old incarcerated man buried at Limestone without family’s knowledge "I just worry is he cold in that grave?" Fletcher said. "I know that sounds ridiculous, but I can't help it." John H. GlennFebruary 15, 2023
Prisons Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility Perry's death is believed to be of natural causes, with an examination conducted on Wednesday. John H. GlennFebruary 10, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2023
Prisons Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2023
Prisons Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of “undue influence” YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process. Josh MoonFebruary 7, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated individual has died in state custody Fulmer's death is the tenth fatality confirmed to APR in the state corrections system this month. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2023