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Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking of teen girls – and her treatment is prompting speculation

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[–] Mk23simp@lemmy.blahaj.zone 114 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The fact that "unlimited toilet paper" is a luxury for prisoners says a lot about the way we treat other prisoners.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 50 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I’d never even considered toilet paper, but they do tend to skimp heavily on nutrition in the US. Meals are often low calorie, high carb, low protein and a poor source of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, calls can be as much as $5 per minute. Guards have the ability to levy fines upon prisoners by inventing imaginary issues, which usually also extends a prisoner’s sentence.

Prisons are gross in the US

[–] zaki_ft@lemmings.world 3 points 1 day ago

At least prisoners get health care.