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By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press

City says none of 868 incidents in 2021 were presented for prosecution

City says none of 868 incidents in 2021 were presented for prosecution

Ohio’s prison authority, the largest government agency in the state tasked with overseeing the 43,000 inmates in its custody, is the least vaccinated entity in Ohio’s government, according to state data.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio prison system plans to scan virtually all incoming inmate mail and provide digital copies to inmates to thwart a new form of contraband also

Report: Inmate’s death ruled a homicide ORIENT, Ohio (AP) — The death of an inmate who died in his cell at an Ohio prison earlier this year has been ruled a homicide. Michael McDaniel, 55, died Feb. 6 after he became combative and injured two guards who had tried to remove him from his cell at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction stated at the time. McDaniel declined medical attention, according to officials, but later collapsed ...

Inmate Michael McDaniel was beaten before his sudden collapse and death, newly released autopsy records show.

ORIENT, Ohio (AP) — The death of an inmate who died in his cell at an Ohio prison...

"He said he was drowsy, and his eyes were really red," he said. "He was just down. "I mean, he didnt die or anything. But it was just having to go through that type of sickness...I dont think Im ready."  Contracting COVID-19 early in the pandemic, Ellis said he is not completely ruling out the vaccine but wants to see how other inmates react before making a decision. He said he is still dealing with lingering side effects from the virus, such as shortness of breath after going up a flight o...

State now says David Bozanich must complete his prison sentence.