West Virginia Division of Corrections
Recent News About West Virginia Division of Corrections
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Mother says jail, medical staff didn't do enough to prevent son's suicide
CHARLESTON – The mother of an inmate who committed suicide says jail and medical personnel failed to properly take care of his mental health issues -
ACLU says two state agencies trying to hide set of legislative rules
CHARLESTON – The ACLU of West Virginia says state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Homeland Security officials are trying to hide a set of legislative rules from the public. -
Black woman accuses Division of Correction of racial discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Black woman accuses a state agency of racial discrimination after she was accused of cheating on a basic training correction academy exam. -
Another lawsuit filed related to sexual misconduct of state parole officers
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed related misconduct and sexual assault by state parole officers working in the Parkersburg office. -
Former inmate sues WVDOC for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man who was incarcerated at Southern Regional Jail is suing several correctional officers alleging he was beaten and tortured. -
Jury awards family more than $700K after inmate died from septic shock
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury awarded more than $700,000 to the family of a 32-year-old inmate at Huttonsville Correctional Facility who died from septic shock his estate says was ignored by guards for days. -
Inmate sues correctional agency for attack, injuries
CHARLESTON — An inmate at Mount Olive Correctional Center is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging he was injured during an attack and correctional officers failed to intervene on his behalf. -
Bicyclist sues Division of Corrections, parole officer for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and a parole officer for injuries when he was riding his bicycle. -
Man sues correctional officers for injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing two correctional officers claiming he was injured while incarcerated. -
Greenbrier man sues WVDCR after he claims he didn't receive proper medical care while detained
CHARLESTON — A Greenbrier County man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging they ignored him when he needed medical care. -
Lawsuit says jail staff ignored man's alcohol withdrawal symptoms, led to his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a former inmate says obvious signs of alcohol withdrawal were ignored by jail staffers leading to the man’s death. -
Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail
Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail. -
Lawsuit claims lack of medical care resulted in inmate's cancer diagnosis and death
CHARLESTON – The estate of an incarcerated man says he wasn’t given proper medical care, which resulted in him having cancer and leading to his death. -
Defendants ask for human rights violation lawsuit to be dismissed
CHARLESTON — Several defendants in a lawsuit alleging West Virginia Human Rights Act violations are asking for the lawsuit to be dismissed. -
Woman says improper jail medical care led to brother's death
CHARLESTON – The sister of an inmate says improper medical care led to her brother’s death while he was serving time at the Northern Regional Jail. -
Inmate's estate blames improper psychiatric care for his suicide
CHARLESTON – The estate of a former Mount Olive inmate says improper supervision and care led to his suicide in prison. -
Woman sues state Division of Corrections for sister's death while in jail
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation alleging her sister died in its care. -
Gov. Justice awards over $3.9 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West Virginia
Gov. Justice awards over $3.9 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West Virginia. -
Loved ones blame state Division of Corrections for man's death, say he was given heroin in jail
CHARLESTON — A mother and her children are suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation claiming it is responsible for the death of their loved one. -
Former inmate says he suffered nerve damage from beating by jail officer
CHARLESTON – A former inmate at the North Central Regional Jail says unknown employees of the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation beat him until he was knocked out and left him with permanent nerve damage.