Former California prison guard convicted of sexually assaulting 13 female inmates
A former prison guard was convicted Tuesday of 64 counts of rape, sodomy and sexual battery on 13 female prisoners at California’s state prison in Chowchilla.
Advocates for female inmates demand prison officials keep male sexual offenders from coming back
California DA warns judge, to no avail, it's "absolutely disrespectful to and traumatic to the victims" by forcing them to address their male rapist as a woman in pending trial.
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.
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.
Violent California inmate kidnaps female officer before four-hour assault, lawsuit says
A lawsuit has been filed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after a hyper-violent prisoner allegedly captured a female officer in a prison facility for several hours and subjected her to severe physical and emotional trauma,
Man charged with sexual assault of correctional officer at Tuolumne County prison
A man is being charged with 12 felony counts related to the sexual assault of a correctional officer at a prison in Tuolumne County, officials said. The Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office said California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation prison inmate Robert Lawerance Ransom Jr.
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.
Prison guard held hostage, raped by inmate sues CDCR
A California corrections officer is sharing, in her own words, what she calls the "worst night of her life."
Ex-Chowchilla prison guard found guilty of using his authority to rape women
A former Chowchilla prison guard was found guilty of using his authority to rape women, the Madera County District Attorney’s ...
Blue states called out by women's group for ignoring risks posed by transgender inmates
An Independent Women study released Thursday highlights the dangers of housing biological male felons who identify as females ...
‘No One Treated Us Like Inmates’: Why Prisoners Opt to Fight Fires
In California, incarcerated people become firefighters, but the low pay — and few job prospects when they're out — can make ...
California women sentenced for nearly $8M retail theft operation
A California woman who worked as the ring leader of an $8 million organized retail theft operation was recently sentenced. Michelle Mack, of San Diego, was found to be guilty ...
Prison abuse, deaths and escapes prompt calls for more oversight
Rampant sexual abuse by guards at women’s prisons in California. An inmate suicide that went unnoticed for 18 hours in ...
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles. Here's how much they ...
Inmates Can Make Up Nearly A Third Of Those Fighting California Fires
As much as 30% of the firefighters force in California may be prison inmates, according to reports. How did we get here? And ...