San Quentin Center Declared Cruel by Federal Judge
UPI reports Federal Judge Alfronso J. Zirpoli ruled San Quentin Prison’s Adjustment Center cruel and unusual punishment. The unit confines inmates, with limited cell time, under strict observation, and is linked to a 1971 breakout where George Jackson was killed. Five murder suspects and one parolee were ordered moved out, and neck chains banned.
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Winter Weather Grips Plains and Rockies With Deep Freeze
Icy winds raked the Plains and Rockies as subzero temperatures spread from the upper Mississippi Valley to the northern Rockies. Snow remained light but winds created snow swept scenes with warnings for Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Citrus frost hit California's San Joaquin Valley while Florida enjoyed milder air with temps in the 60s, and Williston North Dakota saw 22 below zero while Key West reached 71.
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Rioting Women Inmates Deny Privileges At California Prison
At the California Institute for Women in Frontera about 300 of 750 inmates seized control during a disturbance over guest privileges for a Christmas party. Fires damaged the clinic and administrator offices as guards issued warning shots and inmates returned to quarters.
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