An inmate at Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington died after an assault by other inmates Friday night.
A former Vance County detention officer is facing nine charges after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her while she was in custody.
Zion Britt was released from Columbus Detention Center Tuesday after impersonating another inmate scheduled for release.
An Oklahoma inmate whose life was spared by Gov. Kevin Stitt just moments before he was to receive a lethal injection on Thursday was later found unresponsive inside his cell and rushed to receive medical attention, prison officials said.
Khalil Bryan was released from the Orleans Justice Center on July 25 due to a "human failure" that led to two deputies being fired, authorities said.
Khalil Bryan was released from the Orleans Justice Center due to a "human error," when he was confused with an individual with a similar last name, authorities said.