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| Inmates seeking rights stage hunger strike |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 02/03/2004 |
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Eight inmates on the disciplinary wing at Florida State Prison, including two charged in the June beating death of a correctional officer, are on a hunger strike over what they claim are basic human needs for recreation, decent food, visitation and access to canteen items. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, eight of the 24 inmates on Q wing are in the strike, which began Sunday. The inmates claim conditions of their confinement are violating their rights: They want to exercise once a week, instead of once a month, as they claim. They want t to receive books, magazines and newspapers and have radios returned. They want to have visits and make calls to family and friends. The inmates also claim they are not being adequately fed and they often go to bed hungry. They claim that basic hygiene is being ignored, and they want to be able to buy shampoo, mouthwash and body deodorant. They want warmer clothing in the winter months. |
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