Virginias new corrections ombudsman will prioritize investigating Virginia's Red Onion State Prison

Dec 18, 2024

Virginia's new corrections ombudsman will prioritize investigating Red Onion State Prison, where allegations of mistreatment, prolonged isolation, and self-harm have sparked concern. Andrea Sapone, the state's new corrections ombudsman, announced that her office will prioritize investigating conditions and safety at Red Onion State Prison, which has faced scrutiny after a 2023 hunger strike and six self-immolations this year.By vapac