US EditionNew York punished 2,000 prisoners over false positive drug tests, report finds
- New York's prison system improperly punished over 2,000 prisoners based on false drug test results, leading to solitary confinement and canceled parole hearings.
- The prison staff failed to confirm the test results with an outside lab, even though the manufacturer's instructions recommended confirmation.
- The report recommended additional training for testing officers and tracking drug test results to prevent future errors.
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New York punished 2,000 prisoners over false positive drug tests, report finds
New York’s prison system unfairly punished more than 2,000 prisoners after tests of suspected contraband substances falsely tested positive for drugs, according to a report released Thursday. In hundreds of cases, the prisoners had committed no offense, but the flawed results were used to put them in solitary confinement, halt family visits, or cancel parole hearings.Seguir leyendo
Report: NY punished 2,000 prisoners over false positive drug tests
ALBANY — New York's prison system unfairly punished more than 2,000 prisoners after tests of suspected contraband substances falsely tested positive for drugs, according to a report released Thursday. In hundreds of cases, the prisoners had committed no offense, but…
Report: New York punished 2,000 prisoners over false positive drug tests
ALBANY — New York’s prison system unfairly punished more than 2,000 prisoners after tests of suspected contraband substances falsely tested positive for drugs, according to a report released Thursday. In hundreds of cases, the prisoners had committed no offense, but…
New York punished 2,000 prisoners over false positive drug tests, report finds
New York's prison system unfairly punished more than 2,000 prisoners after tests of suspected contraband substances falsely tested positive for drugs, according to a report released Thursday. In hundreds of cases, the prisoners had committed no offense, but the flawed results were used to put them in solitary confinement, halt family visits, or cancel parole hearings.
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