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Published on Jun 10, 2026

Healthcare provider for Kentucky prisons settles lawsuit over inmate’s death

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A healthcare provider for prisons across the Commonwealth settled a lawsuit brought against them by the sister of an inmate who died at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. Chad Lake Raymond died in 2021 of endocarditis, …

Source: WBKO - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on May 23, 2026

E. Ky. Correctional officer fired, charged with trafficking

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 8 in Morehead is investigating after a correctional officer was accused of bringing illegal narcotics into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, according to a release. State police said they were …

Source: The Messenger - Kentucky - Pending
Published on May 23, 2026

Former correctional officer accused of bringing contraband into facility

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A former correctional officer is facing several charges after allegedly bringing in illegal narcotics into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC). According to Kentucky State Police, they were contacted Thursday after …

Source: WSAZ - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2026

KSP: Correctional officer charged with smuggling drugs into eastern Kentucky prison

Photo by: Rowan County Detention Center(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A correctional officer at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex faces multiple charges after prison officials caught him bringing illegal narcotics into the facility, according to Kentucky …

Source: WTVQ 36 - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2026

Correctional Officer fired after allegedly bringing narcotics into facility

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police investigated after prison officials reportedly caught an officer trying to bring illegal narcotics into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC). KSP says 60-year-old Joe Cress is facing charges for: …

Source: WKYT - Kentucky - Pending
Published on May 18, 2026

Drug contraband in Kentucky’s prisons remains rampant. 1 stands out among the rest

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Drug smuggling in Kentucky’s prisons has become common, with nearly 10,000 incidents documented in the last five years, but one prison stands out from the rest. Since 2021, Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty has …

Source: Hanford Sentinel - California - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2026

EKCC inmate's wife speaks out on safety concerns, lack of communication

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — About a month ago, LEX 18 sat down with the wife of a current inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC). She requested to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation. On Wednesday, LEX 18 spoke with her once …

Source: Lex 18 - Kentucky - Pending

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 10:18 GMT

Taiwan Moves to Jail Draft Dodgers for Minimum 1 Year

(MENAFN) Taiwan has put forward a legislative amendment that would impose a minimum one-year prison sentence on individuals who evade mandatory military service, while also stiffening penalties for men who deliberately delay conscription until they age out …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 10:19 GMT

Ex-South Korean President Gets Thirty Years in Prison Over Drone Plot

(MENAFN) A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison, according to reports, after finding that he took actions intended to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify the imposition of martial law. The court …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 02:12 GMT

County provides additional back pay to contracted healthcare employees to ensure continuity of care at Detention Center

June 12, 2026 To ensure uninterrupted healthcare services at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners voted Friday to provide additional back pay to employees of YesCare Inc., the facility's current healthcare …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Continues to Oppose Conditions of Confinement at Adelanto Detention Center

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday refiled an amicus brief opposing the conditions of confinement at Adelanto ICE Processing Center (Adelanto), one of the largest immigration detention centers in the United States. Since the Trump …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

State Prison System Reaches 90% Air-Conditioned

With the completion of air conditioning installation projects at Warren Correctional Institution and Wilkes Correctional Center this month, the NC Department of Adult Correction has reached the point where 90% of the nearly 39,000 beds in the state prison …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

State Prison System Reaches 90% Air-Conditioned

Raleigh, N.C. RALEIGH, N.C. – With the completion of air conditioning installation projects at Warren Correctional Institution and Wilkes Correctional Center this month, the NC Department of Adult Correction has reached the point where 90% of the nearly 39 …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 10:18 GMT

Taiwan Moves to Toughen Penalties for Military Service Evasion

(MENAFN) Taiwan has put forward proposed legal changes aimed at reinforcing its mandatory military service system, including a stricter punishment framework for those who attempt to avoid conscription, according to reports. The proposal would introduce a …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 10:17 GMT

Norway Awaits Verdict in High-Profile Trial of Crown Princess’s Son

(MENAFN) A court in Oslo is set to announce its ruling on Monday in the case of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, bringing a closely watched trial to a conclusion. Høiby, 29, is due to appear via video link due to unspecified health …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 10:05 GMT

Online Community Service For Probation

The People Foundation Provides Remote Community Service Programs That Help Individuals Complete Probation Requirements While Supporting Community Initiatives POST FALLS, ID, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The People …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 18:49 GMT

Melani General Contractor Helps NYC Apartment Owners Beat Summer Renovation Work-Rule Deadlines

Many co-op and condo buildings restrict construction to summer windows with 90 to 120 day completion limits and daily fines for delays. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As summer arrives, Melani General Contractor …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 18:23 GMT

Melani General Contractor Helps NYC Owners Navigate New DOB Co-op Board Permit Sign-Off Rule

A January 2026 DOB requirement now forces co-op and condo boards to formally approve shareholder permit filings, adding a step many owners overlook. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melani General Contractor, a …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

Ready Electric Expands 24/7 Licensed Electrician Services Across Los Angeles

Ready Electric provides licensed 24/7 electrical repair, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and emergency electrician services across Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- # Ready Electric …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 17:38 GMT

Virginia Family Chiropractic Provides VA-Accepted Drug-Free Pain Care in Woodbridge

The Woodbridge office serves the area's veterans and military families with non-surgical pain treatment covered through Veterans Affairs. WOODBRIDGE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an area with one of the highest …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

Falls Church Chiropractor Dr. Sarah Cassou Treats Whiplash With Drug-Free Cervical Curve Rehab

The Leesburg Pike office gives Tysons and McLean crash victims a non-surgical path to recovery, addressing the altered neck curve a collision can leave behind. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northern …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

Lawgistics Named Best MSP in the Nation for Legal Services Firms

MSP Success honors the Carlsbad-based IT provider as Best MSP in the Nation Specializing in Legal Services Firms at the 2025 Titans of the Industry Awards LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawgistics Named “Best …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 22:38 GMT

The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained and Board Certified Psychiatrist: Leila Hariri, MD, QME

Dr. Leila Hariri has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations in California in the specialty of Psychiatry. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leila Hariri, M.D. is board …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP Named a Top Workplace in Southern California

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California in the 2026 Small Employer Category. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bisnar Chase …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Father's Story Inspires Chicago Attorney's Free Illinois Workers' Comp Guide

Scott DeSalvo, whose father's 17-year workers' comp case shaped his career, publishes a free comprehensive guide for Illinois workers injured on the job. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chicago personal …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Psychiatrist: Camellia Clark, MD, QME

Dr. Camellia Clark has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations in California in the specialty of Psychiatry. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Camellia Clark, MD is a …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Soberlink to Exhibit as Corporate Sponsor at the NCJFCJ 89th Annual Conference

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) will host its 89th Annual Conference July 19–22, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. Soberlink is …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:51 GMT

Parties Resolve Federal Business Dispute Involving Mellow Fellow, Arvida Labs and Related Companies

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The parties involved in the federal lawsuit Albano v. Coombs et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, have reached a confidential …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

The Guardian Group, LLC announces Board-Certified Psychiatrist: Matthew Bojanowski, MD, QME

Dr. Matthew Bojanowski has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations in California in the specialty of Psychiatry. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matthew Bojanowski, …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Combat veteran sues Maryland over harassment complaint shelved during deployment

Federal complaint alleges Maryland corrections officials placed an officer's harassment investigation "in abeyance" due to her deployment and never resumed it. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 15:49 GMT

Goldman McCormick PR Launches Pro Bono Division to Help Charities Nationwide Gain Media Support

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Goldman McCormick Public Relations has launched a new pro bono division to help qualified charities nationwide gain access to professional media strategy, executive media training, …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

Internet Security Alliance and National Association of Corporate Directors Launch Webinar Series on AI & Cyber Security

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The advent of frontier AI models are quickly changing the calculus of cybersecurity. It has never been more urgent for corporate boards to coordinate with their security teams in …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

Federal Court Strikes Down Proposed $100,000 H-1B Fee

NPZ Law Group says the decision removes a major source of uncertainty for employers and highly skilled workers. RIDGEWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NPZ Law Group, P.C. is closely following the recent federal court decision …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:12 GMT

Alex Wrexford's New Book 'The Takedown' Reveals How Counterfeiters Get Caught

A debut true-crime investigation argues that deleting fake listings is theatre, and that following the money is the only thing that ever stops a counterfeiter. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A teenager …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 13:42 GMT

Ovadia Law Group Files Fraud Suit Against Medical Practice Alleging Illegal Upcoding and Unnecessary Testing

Ovadia Law Group files a fraud lawsuit against a Florida medical practice, alleging illegal upcoding and unnecessary testing on a car accident victim. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ovadia Law Group has filed …

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