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Missouri executes man after appeals denied

Herbert Smulls mouthed a few words to his two witnesses, who were not identified, then breathed heavily twice and shut his eyes for good

January 30, 2014 03:33 AM

States consider reviving old-fashioned executions

Lawmakers in some death penalty states are considering bringing back relics of a more gruesome past: firing squads, electrocutions and gas chambers

January 28, 2014 03:54 AM

Indiana county jail considers rake system, other upgrades

Items flushed by inmates are clogging up sewage system, wreaking havoc on pump station

January 27, 2014 04:18 AM

Prosecutors seek to block testimony of slain CO’s father

Motion argues Colo. law allows victims to testify about impact a crime had on them but not about their opinions on death penalty

January 27, 2014 03:43 AM

Ky. COs lobby for pay hike

Kentucky ranks 49th in the nation in median hourly wages for correctional officers

January 27, 2014 03:39 AM

Inmate gets 72 months after spitting, threatening judge

Jesse Williams pleaded no contest to two counts of throwing or expelling a bodily substance and one count of threats to a judge

January 24, 2014 11:54 AM

Idaho county jail ready after $1.2M renovation

The facility, built in 1987, now has an updated booking area, security system and master control room

January 24, 2014 11:45 AM

Man charged with helping inmate escape

Gave inmate a change of clothes and a ride

January 24, 2014 11:41 AM

Inmate’s term for CO assaults to be reduced

Attorney: “It was learned that the nuances of the complicated sentencing laws demand that certain of his sentences be served concurrently, while others must be served consecutively”

January 24, 2014 04:47 AM

Wisc. to spend half million renovating prison towers

Will improve the heating, insulation and update the windows and doors

January 24, 2014 03:49 AM