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"I continue to look at this budget and I continue to see that we are not investing in people, but profits over people. And I this is where I draw the line in the sand," state Sen. Justin Wayne said.

The law permits the death penalty even in cases where only eight of 12 jurors approve. Two formerly condemned inmates who are still behind bars say the change gives too much power over life and death to prosecutors.

Authorities say a correctional officer shot and killed an incarcerated man who was choking a fellow inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento.

Authorities say a correctional officer shot and killed an incarcerated man who was choking a fellow inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento

The Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System released a report Tuesday on an incident that happened nearly two years ago at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

California State Prison officials said Edward C. Bergman was found unresponsive by prison staff late Sunday night and they launched an investigation.

State corrections officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person as a homicide.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A correctional officer shot and killed an incarcerated man who was choking a fellow inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, authorities said Tuesday. Officers responding to an altercation Monday evening issued verbal orders and “then used chemical agents and less-lethal measures, which had no effect,” the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement.

The Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System released a report Tuesday on an incident that happened nearly two years ago at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

Authorities say a correctional officer shot and killed an incarcerated man who was choking a fellow inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento