DOJ Report Condemns Georgia Prisons for 'Horrific and Inhumane' Conditions
The Justice Department's investigation reveals systemic violence, sexual abuse, and severe understaffing in Georgia's state prisons.
- The U.S. Justice Department's 93-page report highlights rampant violence, drug use, and sexual abuse in Georgia prisons.
- Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke stated that Georgia officials are 'deliberately indifferent' to the inhumane conditions.
- The report details that prison gangs control various administrative functions and contraband flows, exacerbating the unsafe environment.
- Significant understaffing and deficient oversight contribute to the increasing frequency of assaults, homicides, and sexual abuse incidents.
- The DOJ has given Georgia a 49-day deadline to address these issues or face potential legal action.
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