Body of 61-year-old inmate found in New York jail amid guards' strike

The body of a 61-year-old inmate was found in a cell at Auburn Correctional Facility in New York last Saturday. The cause of death is not yet known, but it may be related to the ongoing prison guard protest, which has been deemed illegal by state authorities.

Jonathon Grant, 61, was found dead in his Auburn jail cell Saturday, Feb. 22. He was serving a 34-40 year sentence for rape and burglary. The cause of death is not yet known, and the medical examiner is still waiting to determine that.

Grant's attorneys believe their client's death may have been connected to the guards' protests, which have been ongoing at dozens of prisons across the state. Since the strike began, the lawyers say, prisoners have complained about limited access to medical care and medications, including insulin and blood pressure medications.

The prison guards' strike began last week without union approval. The state ruled the protest illegal, and a judge ordered the guards to return to work. Despite that, the officers continue to strike. To ensure prison security, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the National Guard to be sent to prisons.

Negotiations began Monday between the state and representatives of striking guards. Prison staff are demanding pay raises. Guards complain about low pay and rising rates of violence in prisons. In 2024, the number of attacks by inmates on guards doubled compared to 2019. Conflicts between inmates are also becoming more frequent.

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The body of a 61-year-old inmate was found in a cell at Auburn Correctional Facility in New York last Saturday. The cause of death is not yet known, but it may be related to the ongoing prison guard protest, which has been deemed illegal by state authorities.

Jonathon Grant, 61, was found dead in his Auburn jail cell Saturday, Feb. 22. He was serving a 34-40 year sentence for rape and burglary. The cause of death is not yet known, and the medical examiner is still waiting to determine that.

Grant's attorneys believe their client's death may have been connected to the guards' protests, which have been ongoing at dozens of prisons across the state. Since the strike began, the lawyers say, prisoners have complained about limited access to medical care and medications, including insulin and blood pressure medications.

The prison guards' strike began last week without union approval. The state ruled the protest illegal, and a judge ordered the guards to return to work. Despite that, the officers continue to strike. To ensure prison security, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the National Guard to be sent to prisons.

Negotiations began Monday between the state and representatives of striking guards. Prison staff are demanding pay raises. Guards complain about low pay and rising rates of violence in prisons. In 2024, the number of attacks by inmates on guards doubled compared to 2019. Conflicts between inmates are also becoming more frequent.

Ed. JŁ

The body of a 61-year-old inmate was found in a cell at Auburn Correctional Facility in New York last Saturday. The cause of death is not yet known, but it may be related to the ongoing prison guard protest, which has been deemed illegal by state authorities.

Jonathon Grant, 61, was found dead in his Auburn jail cell Saturday, Feb. 22. He was serving a 34-40 year sentence for rape and burglary. The cause of death is not yet known, and the medical examiner is still waiting to determine that.

Grant's attorneys believe their client's death may have been connected to the guards' protests, which have been ongoing at dozens of prisons across the state. Since the strike began, the lawyers say, prisoners have complained about limited access to medical care and medications, including insulin and blood pressure medications.

The prison guards' strike began last week without union approval. The state ruled the protest illegal, and a judge ordered the guards to return to work. Despite that, the officers continue to strike. To ensure prison security, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the National Guard to be sent to prisons.

Negotiations began Monday between the state and representatives of striking guards. Prison staff are demanding pay raises. Guards complain about low pay and rising rates of violence in prisons. In 2024, the number of attacks by inmates on guards doubled compared to 2019. Conflicts between inmates are also becoming more frequent.

Ed. JŁ