Inmate killed at troubled US Virgin Islands prison that federal gov’t is trying to take over

Source: Associated Press

Inmate killed at troubled US Virgin Islands prison that federal gov’t is trying to take over
By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, July 9, 4:48 PM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands — A 20-year-old inmate has been stabbed to death at a troubled prison in the U.S. Virgin Islands that federal officials are trying to take over because of security concerns.

Police say the killing happened during a fight between two prisoners Saturday at Golden Grove prison near St. Croix.

The stabbing comes nearly a month after 66 inmates were temporarily transferred to prisons on the U.S. mainland to help improve security.

U.S. officials are seeking receivership of the prison, accusing territorial authorities of ignoring court orders for 25 years to improve dangerous and deplorable conditions.





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Before it gets as bad as Venezuela.