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 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.

According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Cesar Hernandez, 34, was being transported to the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano for a scheduled court ...