AP NewsBreak: Ark. guard involved in inmate’s near death previously fired by prison system

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prison guard fired after an inmate was left in his own excrement for a weekend and nearly died had been previously fired for having stolen food and rehired by the prison system, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

Recent misconduct allegations in Arkansas state prisons worry some of return to dark past

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Inmates carrying sawed-off shotguns once patrolled the grounds of Arkansas state prisons, keeping other prisoners in line with fear and intimidation. The few guards kept order with 5-foot-long leather straps and a device that sent an electric charge through an offender’s toe and genitals.

Arkansas governor wants ‘in-depth investigation’ after report outlines prison abuse

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe wants the state prison system to conduct an “in-depth investigation” amid revelations that an inmate nearly died after guards left him lying naked in his own feces for a weekend.

AP NewsBreak: Ark. prison inmate left in feces nearly dies; guards allegedly got lap dances

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas prisoner nearly died after guards left him lying naked in his own feces, and while investigating the incident corrections officials found that guards received lap dances while on the job, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.