New York’s ageing prisoners languish with poor medical care and little hope

August 20, 2022

Advocates in New York hope the case of Valerie Gaiter, who died in prison after 40 years behind bars, will help bring reform

August 20, 2022: Gloria Oladipo,The Guardian

State lawmakers joined formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and activists during a rally in support of parole reforms in New York, on 20 April 2022. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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