Final defendant sentenced in inmate abuse scandal
LONDON, Ky. — An investigation into inmate assaults at the Martin County federal prison has concluded,…
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Former guard who revealed ‘unofficial policy’ of abuse at prison sentenced to four years
LONDON, Ky. — A former guard at the Martin County federal prison has been sentenced for his role…
Read MoreTwo sides differ on punishment for former guard who revealed ‘unofficial policy’ of abuse
LONDON, Ky. — Sentencing for former guard who revealed an “unofficial policy” of prisoner…
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Former inmate charged with murder at USP Big Sandy
ASHLAND, Ky. — A former inmate at the Martin County federal prison who was indicted last month…
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Former USP Big Sandy inmate charged with assaulting corrections officers
ASHLAND, Ky. — A federal inmate at the Big Sandy federal prison has been indicted for three counts…
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Former guard pleads guilty to falsifying records to cover up assault
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former prison guard has pleaded guilty to a charge of falsifying records in…
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Lexington woman accused of smuggling drugs into Martin County prison in child’s pocket
INEZ, Ky. — A Lexington woman has been indicted in Martin County after being accused of smuggling…
Read MoreSentencing delayed again for prison guard who revealed ‘unofficial policy’ of inmate abuse
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Sentencing for a former federal corrections officer who revealed an “unofficial…
Read MoreJury convicts former prison guard on some charges, clears him of others
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A federal jury reached a split decision Monday against a former federal prison…
Read MoreFormer prison officer pleads guilty in inmate abuse case
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As expected, one of three former prison guards accused of assaulting inmates…
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