Edmonton Prison
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3 Edmonton inmates charged with first-degree murder of fellow prisonerAn autopsy revealed Bretton Fisher's death was caused by stabbing, and therefore ruled a homicide by police.CrimeAug 2, 2022
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3 men in hospital after apparent stabbing at Edmonton InstitutionThree men were taken to hospital Saturday afternoon after an altercation at the Edmonton Institution.CrimeFeb 22, 2020
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Prison watchdog annual report raises concerns of ‘culture of impunity’ in Edmonton jailCorrectional investigator Ivan Zinger tabled his annual report in Parliament today, including investigations of what he calls entrenched and problematic staff cultures at maximum-security institutions holding men.WorldFeb 18, 2020
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Fire lit inside cell during disagreement with staff at Edmonton women’s prisonThree inmates and three staff members of the Edmonton Institution for Women were taken to hospital after a disagreement and fire at the prison.CrimeJan 24, 2020
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Ex-employee at Edmonton prison charged with sexual assault against female coworkerA 50-year-old man who used to work at a maximum security prison in Edmonton has been charged with sexual assault and assault with a weapon.CrimeMar 6, 2019
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Inmate dies in cell at Edmonton Remand CentreAn inmate at the Edmonton Remand Centre was found unresponsive in his cell on Friday and could not be revived, despite staff administering naloxone and epinephrine.CanadaJul 13, 2018
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Edmonton Institution staff claim torture, abuse and harassment by male co-workersThe allegations are found in a lawsuit filed March 5 in Edmonton court by four plaintiffs who are only identified by pseudonyms.CrimeMar 12, 2018
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2 more Edmonton Institution workers fired amid harassment investigationTwo more workers have been fired from the Edmonton Institution as part of an investigation into harassment, intimidation and bullying of other staff and inmates at the maximum security prison.CrimeJan 19, 2018
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4 employees fired from Edmonton Institution amid harassment investigationA workplace assessment completed last year by investigation company TLS Enterprises described the prison as a toxic environment and made dozens of recommendations for change.CanadaJan 9, 2018
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Criminal investigation into alleged staff misconduct at Edmonton prisonTwo investigations are underway into allegations of workplace harassment and other misconduct involving some corrections staff at the federal maximum-security Edmonton Institution.CrimeOct 31, 2017
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