Last August, a riot at the California Institution for Men in Chino demolished barracks and injured about 200 prisoners. Some prisoners claim they had to live outdoors for nearly a week after the riot. Others say the practice began months before the riot and hasn't stopped.
Some say they were severely sunburned. Others claim they were denied blankets, showers and medical care.
"Now, once an inmate went through a riot and they were stripped down to their boxers to make sure that they had no weapons or contraband, they may have been outside in their boxers," said Lieutenant Mark Hargrove, a prison spokesman. "But as soon as we had availability to get them clothing, they were provided clothing and bedding."
Read the story... | Source: Southern California Public Radio | Posted: 1/17/10
