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Missouri prison ignores court order to free wrongfully convicted inmate for second time in weeks
(AP) — For the second time in weeks, a Missouri prison has ignored a court order to release an inmate…
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Missouri fights correctional officer shortages by mobilizing special units
To address staffing shortages, Missouri’s prison system has special units of correctional officers who are sent to prisons around the…
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Changes made to book ordering process for Missouri prisoners
The Missouri Department of Corrections says as of Sept. 25, instead of ordering a publication directly from a bona fide…
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Inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center Dies
The Missouri Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. D-O-C officials…
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Prisoner transfers to new prison after escape and recapture
A Missouri prisoner who led authorities on a June manhunt after walking away from a work release assignment in Sedalia…
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Man from Oklahoma who shot at Seneca Police Officer sentenced to over 30 years in prison
A man from Oklahoma was sentenced to 18 years and 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. 61-year-old Picher,…
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Missouri House passes budget with raises
The Missouri House has passed a 34-point-one billion dollar state operating budget that includes a big pay raise for some…
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MO Prison Inmate Tests Positive For Covid-19
A Missouri prison inmate has tested positive for COVID-19. The Missouri Department of Corrections says an inmate at the Western…
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Chillicothe Prison Guard Accused Of Sexual Assault For Fifth Time
(AP) A former prison guard at women’s prison in northwest Missouri has been accused, once again, of sexual assault. Edward…
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MO DOC Employee Wins Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A Missouri Department of Corrections employee has won a $600,000 settlement from the state after she alleged male co-workers at…
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