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Corrections Chief Breaks Tie to Deny Parole for Man Convicted in 1970 Killing of St. Paul Officer

Victim and public opposition prompted the tie-breaking vote resulting in Reed’s next review in March 2028.

Georgia Sets Sept. 16 Execution Date for Man Convicted in 2003 Real Estate Murders

Autopsy Finds Blood Clot Caused Death at Michigan Women’s Prison

Former Huron Valley Officer Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Prisoner Sexual Abuse Case

Two Inmates Killed at Bent County Correctional Facility as Lockdown and Probe Continue

Lawmakers Call for Resignation After Two Deaths at Michigan’s Women’s Prison

Search Underway After Incarcerated Man Cuts Off GPS and Leaves Minnesota Work Crew

Prison Video Shows Tina Peters Shoving Inmate as Colorado Investigates Incident

DOC Suspends Three, Overhauls Notifications After Morgan Geyser Escape

Florida Executes Richard Barry Randolph, Marking State’s 17th Execution of 2025

New York to Close Bare Hill Prison in March 2026, Consolidate Part of Collins Facility

Federal Prison System Asks Colorado to Transfer Tina Peters to U.S. Custody

20-Year-Old Inmate John Nino Escapes Custody at Sea-Tac Airport

Arizona Moves Forward with Second Execution of 2025 as AG Seeks Death Warrant for Richard Djerf

Robert Brooks’ Prison Death Officially Ruled Homicide Following Autopsy

Fatal Beating of Handcuffed Inmate at New York Prison Prompts Statewide Reforms

Washington State Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault by Transgender Inmate in Women's Prison

Oklahoma Executes Kevin Underwood, Closing Year of Controversial Death Penalty Cases

Sixth Inmate Death at Wisconsin Prison Under Investigation

Utah Death Row Inmate Seeks Clemency After 25 Years