Iowa

His original 7-year prison term in 1994 was extended with additional sentences totaling 90 years for assaulting correctional officers, including throwing bodily fluids

The man claims officers allowed him to be assaulted by other inmates while being held in the Woodbury County Jail

With the state's prison system being over capacity by nearly 13.7%, the state plans to transfer out some of the most dangerous prisoners to another penitentiary

Lawsuit contends the former warden was "grossly negligent" for not providing a safe work environment, sufficient staffing, or adequate safety protocols

12 to 14 new cells will be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections, or for any other medical reason requiring an inmate to be isolated

Iowa Department of Corrections officers located Pieper Lewis in Des Moines and took her into custody

A warrant was issued for Pieper Lewis' arrest and the probation report asked for her deferred judgment to be revoked and have her original sentence imposed

The corrections worker is alleged to have shared information in violation of the department's informational technology, confidentiality and ethics policies

On March 23, 2021, a correctional officer and nurse were murdered by two inmates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary

Corrections workers "need to be safe so they can do their jobs," said Sara McFarland

The program is for domestic violence, sexual assault and forcible felony offenders awaiting trial

Michelle Valenti now faces a total of four felony charges and one misdemeanor

"What we're looking to do is create an incentive for jail employees due to the fact we've lost so many in such a short period of time."

CO McFarland and Nurse Schulte sounded the alarm during the attack, helping to keep others safe, officials said