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The Virginia Model Enabling Abuse
David Annarelli
Hello. This is the “Virginia Model Enabling Abuse.” Today is August 18. It’s a Monday. The Virginia Department of Corrections cannot hide or avoid what it has become, a bastion for state employees whose behavior… Full Transcript
Denied Meals
Charles Carrington
My name is Charles Carrington, number is HS 1233. I’m reporting from SCI Fayette. On March 29, 2024, I was transferred from SCI Rockview to SCI Fayette. Upon arrival, I immediately informed the R2 officers… Full Transcript
Guard Hangs Noose
Charles Carrington
Greetings. My name is Charles Carrington. On November 24th, 2023, at SCI [State Correctional Institution] Rockview. Sergeant Mosser, Officer Richards, and Kirchner hung nooses inside the officer stations that they fabricated out of white extension… Full Transcript
Bullied
Krystal Clark
Listen to the full commentary here: Hi, my name is Krystal Clark. My inmate number is 435064. I’m in WHV, the Valley of Death. This prison is terrible, ladies. I gotta catch my breath. I’m… Full Transcript
COVID Negligence
Brandi Lynn Oligney
Okay, hi, my name is Brandi Oligney. I’m an inmate woman here on Valley Correctional Facility. I contracted COVID from working in the kitchen and they put me in a unit. I’m on medication to… Full Transcript
Interview With Albert Woodfox (2005)
Albert Woodfox
Albert Woodfox: My name is Albert Woodfox. My African name is [inaudible]. I’ve been housed in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola since 1971, which is approximately about 34 years. Well, basically since I was put… Full Transcript
“The Virginia Model: Collective Punishment.” Today is December 1st, 2025. Collective punishment — recognized worldwide as illegal and immoral. In Virginia DOC [Dept. of Corrections], collective punishment is regularly used. Over the holiday weekend, Thanksgiving,… Full Transcript