Following an emergency declaration for West Virginia’s prisons and jails, staffing continues to be a challenge. Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, asked about the situation Tuesday during legislative […]
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Forced prison labor continues to enslave Black Americans
by Richard Wallace As Juneteenth celebrations and paraphernalia to litter our social timelines, we must remember that slavery has yet to be truly abolished. To this day, […]
Former Regional Jail inmates testify about conditions
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — Members of a legislative interim committee learned some of the problems associated with the state’s Regional Jail system from a couple of […]
Sealing criminal records of more former offenders is the right move
For too many Pennsylvanians, a criminal record from decades ago can be the primary obstacle separating them from a job, a livelihood, and a chance at a […]
Strickland’s case shows why Mo.’s compensation law needs a rewrite
The exoneration of Kevin Strickland, who spent almost 43 years in prison for murders he didn’t commit, has spotlighted the cruel cynicism of Missouri’s political leadership, with […]
Woman sentenced for leaving scene of deadly crash
MORGANTOWN — For leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a Morgantown woman will spend 90 days in prison before serving the rest of her […]
Regional jail fees weigh heavy on counties
By Will Dean and Kathy Plum Newsroom@DominionPost.com Counties in West Virginia are responsible for a lot of bills — including the cost of housing inmates from the […]
Who is paying for rising jail costs?
Regional jail costs have risen. Read more about the cost to Mon and Preston counties and what officials think could ease the burden HERE By Will Dean […]
How local prisons are coping with the ongoing pandemic
As the pandemic continues to affect inmates and workers at U.S. Bureau of Prisons facilities in Preston and Monongalia counties, staff at both are coping without additional […]
W.Va. reports 2nd inmate death related to COVID-19
Another death possible, pending review Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Autopsy results show the July death of a Mount Olive Correctional Complex inmate from an underlying health condition also […]
