Salvador Dali made a painting for Riker’s Island prison in New York, which was eventually moved away from inmates, only to be stolen by guards. 00
A man was once accidentally released from prison…
A man was once accidentally released from prison 90 years early due to clerical error. He then started building his life by getting a job, getting married, having kids, coaching youth soccer, being active in his church. Authorities realized the mistake 6 years later and sent him back to prison. 00
A young Arkansas woman spent 35 days…
A young Arkansas woman spent 35 days in jail and paid thousands in fines for a $29 bounced check.
Treadmills used to be used as punishment for prisoners…
Treadmills used to be used as punishment for prisoners in the 1800’s. The treadmills powered grain mills (hence the name treadmill) and pump water.
Louisiana State Penitentiary was founded…
Louisiana State Penitentiary was founded as a slave plantation, and is still run as a prison farm to this day.
Guards at New Mexico State Penitentiary had…
Guards at New Mexico State Penitentiary had a “snitch game”. They would label inmates as snitches, let them be abused, and wait for them to turn into informants to escape their tormentors.