Wellpath Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Medical Lawsuit Controversy
#USPrisons #BankruptcycourtWellpath, the largest inmate healthcare provider in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to avoid $100m in lawsuits. Critics view this move as an attempt to evade accountability, common in Texas courts, drawing concerns for victims' families. read more
Historic $115 Million Settlement for FCI Dublin Abuse Survivors
#USprisons #DublinAbuseScandalThe US Bureau of Prisons settles a $115 million lawsuit over sexual abuse at the now-closed women's prison in Dublin, California, involving more than 100 survivors. The settlement includes outside monitoring and counseling for former residents now in other prisons. read more
#USprisons #Covidpandemic
More than 6,000 incarcerated people died during the first year of the pandemic, with a mortality rate in prisons 3.5 times higher than outside. The study by University of California and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows increased deaths and limited releases. read more