A handcuffed inmate says officers beat him in a prison shower, leaving him bloodied and needing surgery, according to Spectrum News.
The incident at Greene Correctional Facility is part of a wider surge in violence. Data shows staff use-of-force cases more than doubled from 2015 to 2024, while assaults between inmates and against officers also spiked sharply.
The turmoil follows officer-linked inmate deaths, a massive wildcat strike, and staffing shortages. Critics blame a culture of abuse and weak discipline, while officials point to recent declines in violence and promise reforms.
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