Archive for June, 2007
CDC(R) in the News (Update for June)
Take a little AFK time and check out what happens… the media frenzy surrounding CCPOA and the goings on at CDC has only increased. We apologize for the size of this particular post - but we wanted to make sure you had all the news:
Prison solution became problem (LA Times - 6/4)
Two appointees whom Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sent to fix California’s dysfunctional prison healthcare system pushed a $26-million, no-bid contract for outside medical services while contract reviewers steadfastly maintained it was overpriced and illegal, records and interviews show… [FULL STORY]
Texas guard who helped Idaho inmate escape convicted of felony (LocalNews8 - 6/5)
A former private prison guard in Texas who corrections officials say helped an Idaho inmate escape by bringing him an envelope stuffed with money has been convicted in a separate case of providing contraband to another Idaho prisoner… [FULL STORY]
Communication deficit causes scare over crew of inmates fighting fire (Redding - 6/13)
A lack of radio communication created several hours of confusion for Shasta County fire and law enforcement officials Tuesday afternoon, leading them to think that several inmates on a fire crew might have escaped… [FULL STORY]
Senate panel delays vote on state negotiator (Capitol Weekly - 6/14)
The Senate Rules committee is holding up the confirmation of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s top labor negotiator in an effort to kick-start contract negotiations between the state and the prison-guards union… [FULL STORY]
ACLU Sues San Diego Private Prison (Again) (Union-Tribune - 6/14)
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of immigrants detained at the San Diego Correctional Facility, claiming that denial of adequate medical care has led to disfiguring injuries, untreated illnesses and deaths… [FULL STORY]
Controversy Continues Over Moving Prisoners Across State Lines (NBC11 - 6/14)
A no-show at a Thursday hearing fueled the controversy over moving prisoners across state lines against their will, NBC11 reported. The state committee on prison operations was ready to ask tough questions of the private company set to transfer inmates out of California during a hearing Thursday. However, the Corrections Corporation of America representative was a no-show… [FULL STORY]