House Criminal Justice Committee holds hearing on bringing back hard prison labor

The proposed comeback of the "Chain Gang" at New Hampshire's state prison may face obstacles due to a lack of state funding.

New Hampshire Republican lawmakers propose return of hard labor for people convicted of violent crimes

Hard labor could once again be a sentencing option for convicts in New Hampshire as lawmakers plan to debate an amendment later this week that could make serving time a lot tougher for certain inmates ...
Union Leader

State officials say hard labor mandate could be expensive, difficult to administer

State correction officials said a proposal to require inmates convicted of serious crimes to do hard labor or have 50% more time added to their sentences would require “significant” additional ...
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New Details Emerge in Grant Hardin Prison Escape That Triggered 12-Day Manhunt

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The fallout continues after the escape of convicted killer Grant Hardin—an incident that sparked a 12-day manhunt and left serious questions about prison security. It was ...
CNN

Sharpie markers and a handmade badge: How officials say the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ planned a prison escape over several months

Soon after the convicted murderer and rapist known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” was recaptured after evading police for more than 10 days in the rocky terrain and dense vegetation of rural northwest ...