As the proposed closure of Rockview state prison looms, history provides some clues about what could happen with the aging facility if the recommendation from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration ...

Which are the top 10 worst prisons in Pennsylvania? Discover about prisons in Pennsylvania that have faced significant ...

The Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating the death of an inmate in Somerset County’s Eastern Correctional Institute ...

Marcy, N.Y. — Two state corrections officers put on leave after the death of an inmate this month were involved in an infamous beatdown of inmates at the same facility nine years ago. In 2016 ...

After being locked in a cage in the prison yard, Juan Ramirez cried for help, moaned and said he felt he was going to die.

Brian Wright, 54, died at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on Monday while serving a 48-year sentence for sexual contact with a child under 16.

Recent allegations of abuse and mistreatment at Red Onion State Prison are back at the forefront after reports of inmates burning themselves. A state investigation is now one step closer to ...

Eleven corrections workers were placed on leave after a 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility died. Inmates said he was viciously beaten by prison guards. By Jan Ransom The State ...

MACON COUNTY, Ga. — An inmate at the Macon State Prison is dead, Macon County Coroner Eddie Hosley confirmed. According to Hosley, D'Andrius Brown, 30, was found dead Sunday morning. Next of kin ...