Jesse Jackson Jr. placed in solitary confinement over advice to fellow inmates
The former congressman was reportedly placed in solitary confinement after advising other inmates about their rights.
The former congressman was reportedly placed in solitary confinement after advising other inmates about their rights.
Researchers say that solitary confinement, used widely in prisons, has damaging effects on the brain.
Numerous inmates in prisons in California refused meals Monday and Tuesday in protest of inmates being held in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison.
A neglected prisoner has been given a $15.5 million settlement after being placed in solitary confinement without explanation for 22 months.
The former congressman was reportedly placed in solitary confinement after advising other inmates about their rights.
Researchers say that solitary confinement, used widely in prisons, has damaging effects on the brain.
Numerous inmates in prisons in California refused meals Monday and Tuesday in protest of inmates being held in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison.
A neglected prisoner has been given a $15.5 million settlement after being placed in solitary confinement without explanation for 22 months.