The Use Of Cell Phones In Prison
In a new case, dozens of past and current corrections officers and prisoners have been charged with smuggling cellphones into the prison to extort and rob civilians who believed that they had been in trouble for not reporting to jury duty. In an NBC News Investigation, reporters looked at the soaring number of cellphones in prison and how they had the potential for uses in extortion and fraud.
Between 2014 to 2015, Georgia authorities had seized over 23,500 cellphones. Many of the phones found their way into the prison system through employees at the prison. More than 51 were arrested for their crimes. Prosecutors of criminal law discovered that inmates has used the smuggled phones for acquiring Internet access and collecting information
Between 2014 to 2015, Georgia authorities had seized over 23,500 cellphones. Many of the phones found their way into the prison system through employees at the prison. More than 51 were arrested for their crimes. Prosecutors of criminal law discovered that inmates has used the smuggled phones for acquiring Internet access and collecting information