Lawsuit accuses gynecologist at California women’s prison of abusing patients for years
A lawsuit filed this week alleges that the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women in Chino subjected women to abusive procedures and unwanted exams, with other medical staff and prison officials accused of failing to take action despite red flags.
Women sue prison gynecologist over ‘horrific, sadistic’ exams, sexual abuse in California
Women at the California Institution for Women reported sexually abusive and “sadistic” behavior during gynecology exams despite the risk of retaliation, including potential transfer to another prison, solitary confinement and possible disciplinary actions, according to the lawsuit.
Lawsuit alleges women in CA prison were victims of sexual violence by 'predatory' gynecologist
"The things that he did to us will forever haunt us and traumatize us," said a woman identified only as Jane Doe #5.
Family of repeat child sex predator says California law that freed him from prison must be changed
The family of a twice-convicted child molester believes the California law that has now freed him from prison should not exist in the first place.
Lawsuit claims women in CA prison were sexually abused by gynecologist
"The things that he did to us will forever haunt us and traumatize us," said a woman identified only as Jane Doe #5.
A mass hunger strike transformed solitary confinement in California prisons. This documentary captures the fight
In 2013, nearly 4,000 California inmates in long-term solitary confinement (for decades, in some cases) went on what would ...
‘Beloved’ teacher shot dead by fiance’s ex-boyfriend in ambush, California officials say
A 34-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend’s fiance, ...
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Suit alleges sexual violence by Chino prison gynecologist, says state failed to prevent it
The suit says that for years, Dr. Scott Lee was the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women ...
Former California ‘Teacher of the Year’ pleads guilty to sex crimes with sixth-grade boy
Jacqueline Ma, who taught elementary school in National City, is expected to be sentenced to 30 years to life in prison ...
Convicted serial child molester handed 450-year prison sentence in California
A California man prosecutors called a serial child molester has been handed a "monumental" sentence, the district attorney's ...
The ‘gold standard’ of drug treatment saves lives. California is pushing for more access in jails
These medications are life and death for someone coming out of custody and in that state,” said Mary Taylor, a clinical ...
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Watsonville man to serve two years in prison after two instances of police evasion
Aguirre was first placed on felony probation for two years in April 2023 following a car pursuit, according to a news release ...
California man nabbed by bystanders setting blaze hit with felony arson charges — 27th bust tied to LA wildfires
Alejandro Martinez, 41, allegedly set one of the fires that destroyed large swaths of California in recent weeks, and faces ...