Reality in Pelican Bay Prison – by Judge Jim Gray

Reality in Pelican Bay Prison A few weeks ago I devoted this column to the comments and observations of my friend Dr. Earl Fuller about his experiences while volunteering at the women’s prison at Chowchilla. The interest in the column was high, and I wanted to share...

Prisons lacking proper care – by Judge Jim Gray

Prisons lacking proper care During my time as a trial court judge, I heard many disturbing stories about substandard medical treatment being given to the inmates in our prison system, and recently the federal courts have begun threatening to take action about the...