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Clay County sheriff’s deputy fired after accusations of sexually assaulting jail inmateClay County sheriff’s deputy fired after accusations of sexually…

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Missouri

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Inmate claimed he was penalized for reporting rape by Nebraska prison guard; judge says otherwiseInmate claimed he was penalized for reporting rape by Nebraska prison…

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Panel sends inmate sexual assault suit back to lower courtPanel sends inmate sexual assault suit back to lower court

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Delaware

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Full Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin County Liable in Prison Rape CaseFull Seventh Circuit Finds Wisconsin County Liable in Prison Rape Case

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SCI Mercer employee accused of sexual relationship with inmate, bringing in substanceSCI Mercer employee accused of sexual relationship with inmate,…

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Former ICE Detainee Sues CoreCivic Over Alleged Rape Resulting in Pregnancy. Lawyer Says Child Is 'Living Proof'Former ICE Detainee Sues CoreCivic Over Alleged Rape Resulting in…

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Corrections officer accused of sexual misconduct held on $250,000 bailCorrections officer accused of sexual misconduct held on $250,000 bail

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Washington

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Resolution Creating Commission to Study Sexual Misconduct in State Correctional Facilities Passes LegislatureResolution Creating Commission to Study Sexual Misconduct in State…

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New Jersey

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Private prison company CoreCivic's history of issues in TennesseePrivate prison company CoreCivic's history of issues in Tennessee

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Tennessee

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Sex, lies and cellphones: Reports of misconduct at Coffee Creek women's prison persistSex, lies and cellphones: Reports of misconduct at Coffee Creek women…

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Oregon

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Dozens of transgender detainees transferred from criticized New Mexico ICE facilityDozens of transgender detainees transferred from criticized New…

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Former jailer faces felony over relations with inmateFormer jailer faces felony over relations with inmate

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Man accused of sexually abusing Dodge Correctional inmate pleads not guiltyMan accused of sexually abusing Dodge Correctional inmate pleads not…

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Lawsuit: Female Prisoner Says She Was Raped by Transgender InmateLawsuit: Female Prisoner Says She Was Raped by Transgender Inmate

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Illinois

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Female prisoners say they were raped, retaliated againstFemale prisoners say they were raped, retaliated against

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New Mexico

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