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Waukesha County correctional officer accused of sexual assault in jailWaukesha County correctional officer accused of sexual assault in jail

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Wisconsin

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After Sexual Abuse Allegations, Lawmakers Consider Reforms For Vermont's Women's PrisonAfter Sexual Abuse Allegations, Lawmakers Consider Reforms For…

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DOJ investigation into Lowell prison uncovers years of abuse, neglect and horrorDOJ investigation into Lowell prison uncovers years of abuse, neglect…

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Florida

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Florida prison chief disagrees with feds on abuse reportFlorida prison chief disagrees with feds on abuse report

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Florida

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Criminal investigation opened into jail rape accusations; officers have no record of complaintsCriminal investigation opened into jail rape accusations; officers…

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Florida

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Lawsuit says New Mexico prison officials allowed guard to assault inmates repeatedlyLawsuit says New Mexico prison officials allowed guard to assault…

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New Mexico

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Florida lawmakers seek reforms after report of abuse at women’s prisonFlorida lawmakers seek reforms after report of abuse at women’s prison

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Florida

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Investigation sheds light on illicit relationships between county jail officers and inmatesInvestigation sheds light on illicit relationships between county…

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New York

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Treatment of CA trans inmates changes Jan. 1Treatment of CA trans inmates changes Jan. 1

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State Lawmaker Wants Utah To Sign On To Federal Prison Rape Elimination ActState Lawmaker Wants Utah To Sign On To Federal Prison Rape…

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Investigation Confirms Sexual Misconduct in Women's PrisonInvestigation Confirms Sexual Misconduct in Women's Prison

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Vermont

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N.J. corrections officer accused of sex with inmate, state saysN.J. corrections officer accused of sex with inmate, state says

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New Jersey

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Justice Department Finds Rampant Sexual Assaults and Constitutional Violations in Country's Largest Women's PrisonJustice Department Finds Rampant Sexual Assaults and Constitutional…

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Florida

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Irmo prison employee sexually assaulted inmate at women’s prison in Columbia, officials sayIrmo prison employee sexually assaulted inmate at women’s prison in…

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North Carolina

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NYC correctional officer sentenced to 3 years for sexual abuse of inmatesNYC correctional officer sentenced to 3 years for sexual abuse of…

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New York

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