Guards violated constitutional rights of inmate killed in state prison, new lawsuit alleges

Guards violated constitutional rights of inmate killed in state prison, new lawsuit alleges

A new federal civil rights lawsuit was filed against the prison guards accused of brutally beating and killing 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi while he was incarcerated, arguing his constitutional rights were violated.

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State Legislature passes prison reforms, heads to Hochul’s desk

State Legislature passes prison reforms, heads to Hochul’s desk

The New York State Legislature passed a package of prison reforms on the last day of the legislative session, sending the bills to the governor’s desk. However, the governor has not indicated if she plans to support the package or not.

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Officials and activists rally after latest death in New York’s prisons

Officials and activists rally after latest death in New York’s prisons

Activists and elected officials rallied in Albany on Tuesday to call for prison reforms after a 22-year-old incarcerated man was killed after allegedly being beaten by prison guards over the weekend.

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