Stabbing

Oklahoma Prisons Locked Down Following Inmate Stabbing in Northeastern Oklahoma

HOMINY, Okla.—The Oklahoma Division of Corrections has locked down all prisons statewide and canceled all visitations following a stabbing at a medium security jail in northeastern Oklahoma. “It was inmate on inmate,” division spokesperson Kay Thompson talked about Saturday. “We’re nonetheless trying to sort each factor out and we’re going to be on statewide lockdown … [Read more…]

Salman Rushdie Honored at PEN America Gala, First In-person Look Since Stabbing

NEW YORK—Salman Rushdie made an emotional and surprising return to public life Thursday night time, attending the annual gala of PEN America and giving the occasion’s closing speech as he accepted a particular prize, the PEN Centenary Braveness Award, simply 9 months being after being stabbed repeatedly and hospitalized. “It’s good to be again—versus not … [Read more…]