Louisiana State Penitentiary

Louisiana Passes A Bill That Could Free Some ‘10/6 Lifers’

Once signed into law, the bill would give parole eligibility to some of Louisiana’s elderly prisoners who have spent decades longer in prison than they were told to expect.
By 

Louisiana State Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Give ‘10/6 Lifers’ A Chance To Leave Prison

Many people are trapped in lifelong prison sentences after initially being promised a chance at release after 10 years and 6 months.
By 

When A Prison Sentence Of 10 Years And 6 Months Turns Into Forever

Life sentences in Louisiana used to come with the opportunity of early release for good behavior. When the rules changed, these people were left behind in Angola and forgotten for decades.
By 

Police Lineups Can Lead To Wrongful Convictions. Here's How Some Agencies Are Trying To Fix That.

New procedures aim to avoid misidentifications.
By 

Convicted Murderers Stage Wild Rodeo At America's 'Bloodiest Prison'

Some say the show, now in its fifth decade, is an "American spin on the Roman Colosseum." Others say it’s a chance for inmates to add meaning to their lives.
By 

Official At Infamous Louisiana Penitentiary Accused Of Rape

Authorities allege the crime occurred at Assistant Warden Barrett Boeker's home on the prison grounds.
By