Content Category: jail conditions

Lexii Alexander: A Trans Women’s Reflections on Social Death in Prison

Lexii’s story is part of “Bound by Blood,” an exhibition featuring stories of loved ones who were killed by police or died in custody, and an incarcerated Black transgender...

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Wanda Parker: “Losing a child… it’s like a part of me has left.”

Wanda’s story is part of “Bound by Blood,” an exhibition featuring stories of loved ones who were killed by police or died in custody, and an incarcerated Black transgender...

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Khorry Ramey: “Taking it day by day is hard.”

Khorry’s story is part of “Bound by Blood,” an exhibition featuring stories of loved ones who were killed by police or died in custody, and an incarcerated Black transgender...

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Soundcloud: Caged During Covid-19 Story #10

No hand sanitizer or masks provided to detained persons.

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Soundcloud: Caged During Covid-19 Story #9

Recently detained individuals are not tested or screened for COVID, and social distancing measures are not implemented.

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Soundcloud: Caged During Covid-19 Story #8

Mold all over the showers and black liquid comes out of the shower heads; COs making no attempt to wear masks or social distance.

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Soundcloud: Anthony Tillman vs. St. Louis County

Plaintiff Anthony Tillman is in a wheelchair and was denied a shower for 150 days.

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Soundcloud: Caged During Covid-19 Story #7

no measures are being taken to stop the spread of the virus or maintain social distancing measures

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Soundcloud: Horror Stories From St. Francois County Jail (Stefani Ridigier)

Plaintiff Stefani Rudigier recounts how water in the shower was scolding hot, so they received skin burns and rashes.

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Soundcloud: #STLJailsCrisis – Stories From the Front Lines (9)

Mother shares how her son is being abused and ignored in jail.

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