The following are links to reports were collected by FedUp! from letters, grievances, and lawsuits sent by people in prison.We understand that we are only receiving one side of the story. Because Prison Staff has every ability to cover up their tracks, because they are the ones in the position of power, because the prisoner is always assumed guilty, and because the prisoners’ story seldom is told we believe it is important to give voice to this side of the story.  

 

Please note that some of the descriptions go into detail about physical abuse and sexual assault and may be triggering.      

 

2004 Reports of Physical Abuse at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia

 

2005-2006 Reports of Physical Abuse at Red Onion State Prison in VA

 

Prison Staff at Red Onion State Prison who have been sited in

FedUp! Reports 3 or more times

 

2005-2006 Reports of physical Abuse at Wallens Ridge State Prison and Keen Mt. Correctional Center

 

Affidavit from Troy Estep 

A white prisoner who swears to racism and abuse by white guards/staff on prisoners of color.

 

We are currently working on updating the 2006-2007 reports for the three facilities in Virginia as well a Pennsylvania version.

 

The Following reports were written by Kevin 'Rashid' Johnson:

 

Red Onion State Prison: an Exposé --October 31, 2004

Racism and Brutality Equal Kind and Usual Punishment in Virginia

 

2nd Addendum--January 1, 2005

Exposé on Racism and Abuses of Non-White Segregation Prisoners

 

3rd Addendum --May 10, 2005

 Report on Racially Motivated Abuses at Red Onion State Prison

 

4th Addendum -- July 10, 2005

Report on Racially Motivated Abuses at Red Onion State Prison

 

5th Addendum -- January 2, 2006 

Report on Racially Motivated Abuses at Red Onion State Prison