The 21st Show

Abuse Allegations In An Illinois Prison

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
This undated photo provided by the Illinois Department of Corrections shows Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt Sterling, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner's corrections agency has refused to release public records about a prison altercation that led to the homicidal death of Ervain, a 65-year-old inmate and forced the paid leave of at least four correctional officers.

This undated photo provided by the Illinois Department of Corrections shows Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt Sterling, Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner's corrections agency has refused to release public records about a prison altercation that led to the homicidal death of Ervain, a 65-year-old inmate and forced the paid leave of at least four correctional officers. Illinois Department of Corrections via AP File

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Three prison guards face federal assault and civil rights violations in connection with the death of Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt Sterling. A criminal justice reporter talked about the allegations are, how the Department of Corrections has responded and the broader implications this case suggests. 

Guests:

Shannon Heffernan, criminal justice reporter at WBEZ Chicago

Click here to read "Out of Sight" from WBEZ, the NPR station in Chicago.

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