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Daily, the staff who work for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are assaulted, battered or worse. Staff attacks by inmates are an underreported yet a daily occurrence. Alarmingly,…
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Sept 30, 2024, death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) as a homicide. At 10:45 a.m., officers…
Last month the California Legislature sent hundreds of bills to Governor Newsom’s desk. Newsom completed his actions on these bills on September 30. Three of these bills have a direct…
For the past few months, The Toughest Beat has been attempting to inform people of the increase of violence inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) prisons.…
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 At Calipatria State Prison, Inmate Alberto Martinez was murdered by other inmates on the prison recreation yard. At about 1323 hours, staff initially observed Inmate…
Kern Valley State Prison – On September 19, 2024, at 1920 hours, staff discovered Inmate Jacob Kober unresponsive in his cell with his cellmate Inmate Matthew Perez. Staff initiated lifesaving…
California State Prison – Los Angeles County – On September 14, 2024, at about 1945 hours, Inmates Jermonta Bowers and Kwabente Smith attacked and battered multiple correctional officers. During this…
In case you’re not in the know, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) issues inmates released from prison $200. This money is in addition to any monies the…
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