Urgently Bringing To Your Attention a Serious and Ongoing Situation at Greensville Correctional Center That Demands Immediate Investigation.

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I am writing to urgently bring to your attention a serious and ongoing situation at Greensville Correctional Center that demands immediate investigation.
On July 1, 2024, I was violently attacked in my cell at approximately 2:00 PM. Two assailants entered my cell and assaulted me. At around 4:00 PM, the same individuals returned and attacked me again—this time robbing me and stabbing me multiple times. I was medevaced to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center, where I was treated for severe injuries, including a dislocated finger, a fractured spine, twelve stab wounds, and extensive facial trauma that left my right eye blackened and my left eye swollen shut. Shockingly, it was nearly 6:00 PM—four hours after the initial attack—before a guard finally entered the area. The times were recorded on the surveillance video of the incident, though I am not sure if that footage still exists. I have heard that tapes sometimes disappear or get erased.
After being released from VCU, I was taken to the prison infirmary. I immediately filed a complaint describing what had happened. The following day, in what I believe was retaliation for speaking up, guards subjected me to a degrading strip search, forcing me to bend over despite the severe pain in my back and spine. I was also required to undergo full-body X-rays without any explanation.
Since this assault, I have repeatedly requested to see a counselor to address the mental trauma I continue to experience, but every request has gone ignored.
I am not the only one suffering under these conditions. Other inmates have been beaten and stabbed, and many of these incidents go unreported. The prison is severely understaffed, and the guards who remain often display an alarming “I don’t care” attitude, creating a dangerous environment for everyone. Inmates with serious mental health issues are housed in general population—some are a danger to themselves, and others can become violent without warning.
I firmly believe it is in the best interest of inmates, staff, and the public that a thorough and independent investigation be conducted into the conditions at Greensville Correctional Center before more people are harmed or killed.

Sincerely, 

“This article is published anonymously at the author’s request.”