AQS Inmate Call

In this episode, I explore my involvement in the Paula Gardner settlement, which stemmed from the Washington Department of Corrections' negligent medical treatment. The WADOC expended an excessive amount of time and effort preventing me from interacting with Paula Gardner, rather than collaborating with us to ensure she received the appropriate care for her HPV and heightened cancer risk diagnoses. https://americanquittancesociety.org/paulas-story.html

In this podcast episode, I delve into the secretive world of prison officials concealing improper activities within correctional facilities. My informant reveals a startling incident: an inmate possessing a cell phone and an unapproved necklace, both gifts from a prison nurse with whom he shared a romantic connection. Surprisingly, he didn’t hide this relationship from fellow inmates. These incidents, often swept under the rug, may be resolved through payments, transfers, or early retirements. Shedding light on these corrupt practices could lead to greater accountability, improved treatment, and better rehabilitation outcomes. https://youtu.be/cqGbh1gnVm4

In this podcast, Greg Brown delves into the intricacies of a lawsuit he filed against prison officials for prohibiting inmates from conversing in the prison law library and removing self-help law books. Brown cites a landmark Supreme Court ruling, Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, which established that once an institution decides to provide access to certain materials, it cannot arbitrarily remove them without a valid justification. Drawing parallels between schools and prisons, Brown argues that the same principle applies to correctional facilities. He emphasizes the significance of legal resources for prisoners, despite their lack of formal legal training, as they are held to the same standards as attorneys in Washington state courts. Brown highlights a series of court cases that underscore this expectation, dating back to the 1980s. He contends that the removal of books and the ban on communication in the law library were deliberate attempts to stifle prisoner litigation.

In this episode, I address my indefinite suspension from visitation rights. I was prohibited from visiting my fiancée, Paula Gardner, and was even unable to send her electronic messages. Despite the Washington DOC's assertions that it encourages communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, their measures suggest the contrary. The interaction with loved ones and the external world plays a crucial role in recidivism, rehabilitation, and mental health. There is a pressing need to enhance correctional practices within the penal system. https://youtu.be/VKA56bBlbSo

In this captivating episode of his podcast, Washington State Penitentiary inmate Greg Brown takes us on a tumultuous journey through a day that changed his life forever. What begins as a simple errand to the prison library on May 23, 2003, quickly spirals into a maddening ordeal of bureaucratic insanity and injustice. As Greg navigates a world of chaos and confusion, he encounters hostile corrections officers, false accusations, and blatant misconduct that threaten to shatter his sanity. With each unjust punishment and bewildering accusation, Greg finds himself trapped in a nightmarish reality reminiscent of "The Twilight Zone." As he fights to reclaim his dignity and seek justice, unraveling a web of lies and deceit along the way, Greg's resilience and determination prove to be his only weapons against a system intent on crushing his spirit. Tune in to hear the gripping tale of survival and defiance in the face of madness in this riveting episode of Greg Brown's podcast.

This episode explores the persistent risks of sexual assault, information dissemination, gender identity issues, and abuse within the Washington Department of Corrections. While Sincer-A Nerton, an inmate, does not approve of her recent policy infraction, she is offended by an anonymous corrections officer who disclosed confidential information to the media. The Washington DOC must become more proactive in safeguarding the rights of prisoners and in the enforcement of its policies.

In this gripping episode, I delve into the tragic and complex case of Shane Goldsby. After being sentenced to an additional 25 years for the murder of his cellmate, Robert Munger, Goldsby opens up about the harrowing events that led to this point. Munger’s heinous crime against Goldsby’s minor sister set off a chain of events that culminated in a fatal confrontation. Through Goldsby’s eyes, I examine his view of the Washington Department of Corrections and his perspective on the broader failings of the penal system, both for those behind bars and the society at large. Join me as I navigate the moral and legal labyrinth in this thought-provoking installment. https://americanquittancesociety.org/shane-goldsby.html