How ‘The Alabama Solution’ takes you inside ‘the worst and deadliest prison system in America’

The directors of the Oscar-nominated documentary open up about Alabama's prison system, Kay Ivey and Steve Marshall.
Historical Digs on MSN

The hidden truths about America’s worst prison that broke men without firing a shot

During the American Civil War, Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia became notorious for its brutal conditions. Union prisoners ...

HMP Swaleside on Sheppey named 'worst prison in country' as damning report is published

A Kent prison has been named as the worst in the country. During an unannounced inspection, HMP Swaleside on Sheppey was found to be rife with drug smuggling, staff-prisoner relationships, and inmates ...
The Washington Post

Jason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedom

Ten years after being released from Iran’s worst prison, Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian is now a committed advocate for press freedom. He reflects on life after his wrongful imprisonment and ...

Inmates routinely carry weapons in Britain’s worst prison

Prisoners in one of Britain’s worst jails are routinely making and carrying weapons, a watchdog has revealed. Charlie Taylor, ...