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The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons.
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The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons.
The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March.
A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff.
Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday.
Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.
The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.
CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons.
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state.
Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies.
