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Lancaster County could have a new jail up and running and soon as late 2026, according to project timeline County Commissioner Ray D’Agostino presented at a Thursday Prison Board meeting.
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County authorities have been granted a confidential protective order surrounding certain elements of discovery, in a harassment and professional retaliation suit from the former warden of the county’s prison.
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner have answered accusations of harassment and professional retaliation from the former warden of the county’s prison, arguing that the plaintiff’s complaint fails to state a claim.
Commissioner for Inmates’ Welfare will be tasked with reviewing prisoner deaths so as to ensure there is no irregularity and signs of mistreatment, a legal notice published this year shows
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has thwarted an attempt by Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner to throw out litigation from the former warden of the county’s prison, which accused them of harassment and retaliation over his refusal to make the commissioner’s political hires.