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South Carolina confirms execution of 1st inmate in 13 years

Final meal of SC inmate put to death in state’s first execution in 13 years revealed

He had a killer final meal. A South Carolina inmate who died by lethal injection Friday chowed down on a hearty multi-course meal before the Palmetto State carried out its first execution in 13 years.

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South Carolina carries out first execution in 13 years

South Carolina has put inmate Freddie Owens to death in the state’s first execution in more than a decade. Friday’s execution came after an unintended 13-year pause on capital punishment in South Carolina that came about because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.

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South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years

Freddie Owens was convicted of the 1997 killing of a Greenville convenience store clerk during a robbery. While on trial, Owens killed an inmate at a county jail.

18 adult corrections officers graduate, begin careers across the state

"We diligently continue our efforts to fill ACO vacancies. This graduating class (BCRC 24-04) reflects those efforts." ...

Troubling internal Colorado Department of Corrections report highlights flaws in the state parole division that "endanger public safety"

An internal investigation into the parole division of the Colorado Department of Corrections is raising concerns about ...

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2 corrections officers stabbed, 3 others injured in assault at Massachusetts prison

Inmates at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center attacked and stabbed two corrections officers multiple times Wednesday ...

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Department Of Corrections Graduation | September 12, 2024 | News 19 at 10 p.m.

A new class of corrections officers are preparing to enter Alabama's prisons. OpenAI Unveils 'O1' Model: A Step Closer To ...

Head of union says attack on corrections officers at Souza-Baranowski prison was ‘attempted murder’

Dennis Martin, president of the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union, said one of the guards suffered 12 stab wounds and is "lucky" to be alive.

Activists embrace, pray at SC Department of Corrections as Freddie Owens is executed

The night before Owens’ execution, dozens attended a vigil held in remembrance of Owens. The vigil also recognized Irene ...

Department of Corrections stops nonprofit from sending free books to Wisconsin inmates

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners was formed in the fall of 2006 and has delivered more than 70,000 books to the state's inmates.

Legislative council approves proposed 10-year, $1.6 billion medical contract between Wellpath, Department of Corrections

The Arkansas Legislative Council voted Friday to approve a proposed 10-year, $1.6 billion medical contract between Wellpath ...

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Pair Of New Hampshire Corrections Department Fugitives Now In Custody

James Edward Smith was arrested in South Carolina Tuesday, while Nashua police arrested Timothy Hickman on Aug. 29.

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2 corrections officers stabbed, 3 others injured in assault at Souza-Baranowski

Inmates at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster attacked and stabbed two corrections officers Wednesday, ...

Legislative panel advances proposed $1.6B medical contract between Wellpath, Arkansas Department of Corrections

A panel of Arkansas lawmakers voted Tuesday to advance a proposed 10-year, $1.6 billion medical contract between Wellpath and ...

Prison families group hopes to push lawmakers, corrections officials to address concerns

Family members and friends of people in state prison packed a downtown library meeting room Thursday night in Sioux Falls for ...

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