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Urgent Calls for Police Reform Following In-Custody Death After Brutal Street Assault

Auckland, New Zealand — A coroner’s report released yesterday highlighted significant lapses in the care of a detainee who died in police custody after a violent encounter, prompting calls for enhanced police training and better monitoring of individuals under detention. The findings come after an inquest into the July 2018 death of 29-year-old Alo Ngata, who succumbed to injuries sustained during his arrest, which involved the controversial use of restraints and a spit hood. Coroner …

Prison Warden Arrested: Dodge County Sheriff Announces 9 Arrests in Connection to In-Custody Deaths

Madison, Wisconsin – In a shocking development, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of nine individuals in connection to four deaths that occurred at the Waupun Correctional Institution in custody. The arrests come after months of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths at the facility. At a press conference held by Sheriff Dale Schmidt, he emphasized the importance of holding state employees accountable for their actions and inactions that led to …

Alexei Navalny’s Wife Calls on World Leaders to ‘Punish’ Putin Despite Husband’s In-Custody Death

Moscow, Russia – The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has sparked outrage and sorrow around the world. US President Joe Biden has pointed the finger directly at Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being responsible for the death of Navalny. Navalny, a vocal critic of Putin, died in prison at the age of 47. The news of Navalny’s death has ignited calls for justice and retribution. Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has vowed …

Inmates’ Families Advocate for Justice following In-Custody Deaths in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – Families and advocates gathered at the state capitol to demand better protections for inmates in West Virginia, following the death of one inmate at Southern Regional Jail in December. According to activists, over 100 inmates have died while incarcerated in the state over the past decade. The event, organized by the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II, aimed to shed light on …