inmate

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According to department data, half of the 46 inmate deaths recorded in 2025 were listed as natural.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Ortiz was arraigned on Tuesday and is being held in a Los Angeles jail on bail of over $1.8 million, according to county inmate records and prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

As he reflected on his encounter with Orme on his return to Wales, Williams said he would continue to write to the inmate, in spite of the criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The inmate then can be released if the parole board determines they do not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Gaines, a black officer so big that he seldom seemed to have to raise his voice, had traded words with an inmate who tried to cadge extra juice from under his nose.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover