Extreme Heat Part 2

Extreme Heat Part 2

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we delve into the second part of Extreme Heat, discussing a civil lawsuit by inmates against the prison. We examine the backgrounds of the inmates named as plaintiffs, detailing their convictions for serious crimes like murder and armed robbery. The discussion covers the judge's ruling on Eighth Amendment violations due to extreme prison temperatures. We also explore the Angola Prison Rodeo, focusing on inmate Myron Smith.Legal developments include a federal judge ordering improvements for inmates working in extreme heat on the farm line, addressing allegations of inhumane conditions and forced labor. The conversation delves into the state's responses, and the aftermath.Timestamps02:19 Inmates' Criminal Backgrounds06:56 Myron Smith: From Rodeo Champion to Plaintiff 11:40 Federal Judge's Order on Angola Conditions25:36 Inmates' Victories and Public Response29:05 Legal Strategies and Inmate Advocacy30:58 Inmate Law Libraries and Defense StrategiesGo to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! Join us on Patron for commercial free, early releases and much more HERE:

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