Over 150 Mississippi Inmates File Complaint Over Prison Conditions

The transcript discusses a complaint filed against Parchman prison in Mississippi, highlighting inhumane conditions such as lack of water, moldy food, and inadequate health care. The complaint, filed in the US District Court, describes severe security defects and a high ratio of prisoners to guards, leading to violence and trauma. Unit 29, known for its notorious conditions, was ordered to close after multiple inmate deaths. The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation. Celebrities Jay-Z and Yo Gotti have supported the lawsuit, emphasizing the need for humane treatment of inmates.

What are some of the inhumane conditions reported at Parchman prison?

• High-quality healthcare

• Luxurious living conditions

• Moldy food and lack of water

• Adequate water supply

What is the reported ratio of prisoners to guards at Parchman prison?

• 50 to 1

• 200 to 1

• 100 to 1

• 160 to 1

What action did Governor Tate Reeves take regarding Unit 29?

• Ordered it to be closed

• Ordered it to be expanded

• Increased the number of guards

• Improved the living conditions

Who are the public figures involved in the lawsuit against the prison conditions?

• Eminem and Snoop Dogg

• Drake and Rihanna

• Jay-Z and Yo Gotti

• Beyoncé and Kanye West

What prompted the US Justice Department to open a civil rights investigation?

• The hiring of new guards

• The resignation of the Corrections Department Commissioner

• The death of nearly twenty inmates

• The improvement of prison conditions