May 21, 2009
Corrections report: Indians faced strip searches
A new report finds that Native American inmates were subjected to group strip searches before and after sweat-lodge ceremonies at the private Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby.
The finding is 1 of many in a Department of Corrections report on allegations of mistreatment and discrimination against Native American inmates. The private prison operates under a contract with the state.
Corrections Corporation of America of Nashville, Tenn., says it is still reviewing the report…
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