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POWLEDGE UNIT PRISONER FOUND DEAD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CELL, ANOTHER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HEART ATTACK

POWLEDGE UNIT PRISONER FOUND DEAD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CELL, ANOTHER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HEART ATTACK

By Jason Renard Walker One Powledge unit prisoner was found dead in his solitary confinement cell on New Year’s Day and another had to be hospitalized, following a near death heart attack. The deceased, who was identified by staff as Garrett, was previously housed in the unit’s 14 dorm before being placed on medical isolation, where he was ultimately found unresponsive a week or so later. Garrett is the second such person to be found dead in a Powledge unit…

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Medical Co-pay Fees Force Inmates’ Denial of Medical Care Despite Rampant Signs of the Corona Virus

Medical Co-pay Fees Force Inmates’ Denial of Medical Care Despite Rampant Signs of the Corona Virus

By Jason Renard Walker, NABPP Minister of Labor Prisoners in the Clements Unit’s close custody building (A pod) are showing signs of the coronavirus; the $13.55 medical co-pay fee has deterred all, but one, from seeking treatment. The loud sound of coughs and spitting have illuminated the cellblock after one prisoner sought medical care and was told to hold his breath, then denied further treatment. Another was issued common cold medication and turned away. I myself have gotten sick, a…

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