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