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Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities.
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Willie Jones Jr, an incarcerated man being treated at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery, died on Jan. 6.
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The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior.
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Kevin Marcus Ritter, a 33-year-old incarcerated man at the Jefferson County facility, was found unresponsive Jan. 7.
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Ariene Kimbrough, a 35-year-old incarcerated man at the Limestone County facility, was the victim.
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At least eight other individuals died within ADOC facilities in the month of December.
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Multiple sources within the state prison system indicated that a number of incarcerated individuals were stabbed.
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Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities.
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The pipe failures left no drinking water from the taps and no showers for over 1,100 incarcerated people.
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Ivey greeted and expressed her support for correctional guards and officials.
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The former prison guard and his wife were charged with multiple counts of bribery, along with promoting contraband.
