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Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle
Crime

Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle

Video footage shows former county clerk grabbing toward another inmate's neck

March 18, 2026 • Ava Kian — Colorado Public Radio
Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents
Colorado Legislature

Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society

March 5, 2026 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline
Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Arizona

Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care

cca PHOENIX – A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint…

February 20, 2026 • By JACQUES BILLEAUD — The Associated Press
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails
Colorado Legislature

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

State legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case

February 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer
Inside a California prison’s restaurant, where workers get a second chance
Food

Inside a California prison’s restaurant, where workers get a second chance

Inmate Aaron Arroyo pushes a plate to another worker in the kitchen at the Delancey Street restaurant at California State…

January 6, 2026 • By JANIE McCAULEY — The Associated Press
Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer
Crime

Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer

Some had called for convicted elections clerk to be moved to federal facility

November 12, 2025 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

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