Prison guard held hostage, raped by inmate sues CDCR, calls for changes
"CDCR cannot comment on pending litigation. However, CDCR’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our staff and those who reside in our institutions. When incidents occur within a facility, CDCR conducts internal investigations and refers matters to the local district attorney as appropriate."
Prison guard sues California over inadequate protections after inmate assaulted her
After a convicted murderer was moved to a lower-level facility, a prison guard was sexually assaulted and held hostage for four hours.
Ex-state prison guard convicted of sexually assaulting nine female inmates in Chowchilla
A former prison guard was convicted Tuesday of 64 counts of rape, sodomy and sexual battery on nine female prisoners at California’s state prison in Chowchilla.
Goyette, Ruano & Thompson: California Department of Corrections Sued After Female Guard Held Hostage by Inmate and Repeatedly Raped at Gunpoint
CDCR then transferred him to a lower security ... be the highest and best safety and security measures to the Correctional Officer's working within such institutions. As much as this incident ...
Listen to guard describe being held hostage and raped at California prison
Katie Jackson speaks at a press conference on Jan. 13, 2025, where she described how a prisoner held her hostage and raped her while she was working as a correctional officer at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict on People v. Rodriguez Prison Sexual Assault Case
On January 14, 2025, a jury found former California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer Gregory ...
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Golfer with a Vision: Raison D’etre
Scott Rogers is by appearance a very well-liked, retired CDCR Corrections Officer who loves to play golf. “I do my best ...
Inmate shares experience battling LA wildfires
As the disastrous infernos destroy neighborhoods in Southern California, over 1,000 prisoners are working as “volunteer ...
State investigating homicide at California State Prison, Sacramento
California State Prison, Sacramento officials are investigating the death of an inmate after he was attacked by two other incarcerated persons on Wednesday, the California Department ...
Folsom prison museum is closed. Here’s why and when it might open again
The Big House Prison Museum in Folsom, where visitors can see hanging ropes and Johnny Cash memorabilia, has closed as ...