Rhode Island Residents Outraged After Private Prisons Lobbyists Caught Writing State’s New Crime Bill
Officials in Rhode Island thought they were cracking down on repeat offenders, but leaked emails reveal a private prison corporation drafted key language in the legislation. The bill, which would add mandatory minimums for nonviolent crimes, stands to fill for-profit cells at taxpayer expense. Critics are now demanding a full audit, asking who truly profits when ‘justice’ is for sale.