Two incarcerated men die in state custody over the last week
Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22
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Sara Tirschwell, who has been CEO of both Corizon and YesCare, is no longer listed as CEO on the YesCare website.
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.
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."
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.
Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility
Perry's death is believed to be of natural causes, with an examination conducted on Wednesday.
Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility
Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday.
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.
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.