CDCR sent a statement about the lawsuit. "CDCR cannot comment on pending litigation. However, CDCR’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our staff and those who reside in our institutions.

We continue to assist CDCR in their investigation when requested, ensuring the safety of our community remains a top priority. “ RELATED: Community on edge as police intensify search for escaped ...

The main gate at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo on Nov. 12, 2024. David Middlecamp [email protected] A dentist who formerly worked in California prisons sued the state ...

The incident happened at the CDCR Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown after a long series of “inexcusable and negligent decisions by the CDCR,” according to the lawsuit.