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Over the weekend, multiple incidents surfaced that showcased how incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are subjected to violence. These events highlight the harsh reality of the conditions that prisoners face while serving their time.
Sources have reported that on Friday evening at Staton Correctional Facility, Louis Latham Jr. was struck in the head with a weight. Latham was taken to the infirmary, but according to sources, medical staff did not conduct any MRI or CT scans to evaluate the extent of his injuries. This raises concerns about the adequacy of medical attention provided to inmates at the facility.
According to Rhonda Averhart, a seasoned emergency room nurse with more than two decades of experience, it’s very probable that Latham sustained a minor brain bleed. She’s seen similar injuries during her time on the job. Averhart expressed her dismay at the medical staff and nurses at ADOC for their apparent lack of proper care.
On Friday evening, Louis Latham Jr. was struck in the head with a weight at Staton Correctional Facility, according to reports.
Averhart, expressing her disappointment, said that as nurses, they pledge to save lives, but they are failing to do so. “We take an oath to save people, and they ain’t doing it,” she exclaimed.
ADOC was contacted by APR for a comment regarding Latham’s condition, but as of the time of this article’s release, there has been no response from the department. According to insiders, Latham was transferred to a hospital yesterday.
The speaker expresses their concern about the situation in Alabama state prisons, calling it “crazy”. They question how justice can be sought outside of prison when there is a lack of justice within it. The speaker highlights the danger that individuals face in such an environment, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.
In a scathing critique, the prisoner expresses their disappointment with the current state of parole approvals in Alabama. As reported by APR, the former Parole chair, Lyn Head, had also highlighted this issue in a previous interview. Recent statistics from the Board of Pardons and Parole further highlight the problem, as they denied parole to all 21 individuals up for consideration in their most recent hearing on August 16th.
The person expressed their frustration, stating that they were supposed to leave next year, but the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) had taken away all of their good time for no reason. “1,080 days worth of good time for nothing,” they exclaimed. Additionally, the person revealed that ADOC was not cooperating with their mother, and they even shared her phone number because she was being denied information about their current status. It’s a difficult situation, and the lack of transparency from ADOC only adds to the stress and uncertainty.
According to sources, there were several incidents of stabbings at Staton on Monday morning. APR reached out to ADOC for a comment on the issue, but there has been no response yet. It is alarming to hear about such violent incidents, and we hope that proper measures are being taken to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
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