“TDOC MUM” by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 29, 2018) — On Thursday afternoon a user of a “State of Tennessee” ISP was noted to be reading more than half-dozen articles focusing on Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, a prolific writer and one who considers himself a prison whistleblower. Unlike many of […]
DO JUDGES SEEK JUSTICE OR PROTECT THEIR OWN? by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 21, 2018) — On November 3, “Michelle Robinson” received a returned letter she had sent to Supervising Judge Michael Levanas asking for redress in response to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) having removed her youngest child from her custody in […]
CITING “NEGLIGENT CARE, CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF PERSONS” by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 21, 2018) — TDOC inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, who already has an active federal lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) encompassing alleged denial of medication and medical care, has filed a “Claim for Damages” with the Tennessee Division of Claims […]
$20,000 DONATION TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF LOCAL UNION 488 IBEW from Dalmarys Matos 203-576-7201, Dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Nov. 19, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Ganim, Representatives from the Goldstone Foundation and the Original Vazzy’s, Representatives from Local Union 488, Bridgeport Fire Department, Bridgeport Police Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Emergency Management & Homeland Security, City Council […]
“ONCE AGAIN THEY ARE FREEZING ME OUT” by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 19, 2018) — A letter dated November 10, 2018 received on Monday from TDOC inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, indicates that for the second consecutive winter, there is little to no heat in his cell in the protective custody (PC) unit of the Morgan […]
FORMER JAILER PAINTS PICTURE OF HORRENDOUS SUFFERING, ABUSE WITHIN SHELBY COUNTY JAIL by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 15, 2018) — Earley Story of Memphis, TN has been preserving evidence for more than 20 years after being accused by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) of selling marijuana on the street while he was employed as a […]
“TURKEYS INSTEAD OF TICKETS” from Dalmarys Matos, (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Nov. 14, 2018) — WHO: Bridgeport Police Department and members of the community. WHAT: Bridgeport Police and School Resource Officers will surprise grocery shoppers and unsuspecting drivers with Thanksgiving fare by purchasing their groceries and handing out turkeys instead of tickets. The Bridgeport Police Department […]
BUT ARE THEY DESERVED? by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 11, 2018) — Publicly-available data shows that virtually all social workers and supervisors involved in a case originating in March 2016 with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) have received pay raises and promotions funded by county taxpayers. The case, encompassing mother “Michelle […]
SAYS FOOD SUPPLY NOT “SUFFICIENT” by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 11, 2018) — A letter received Friday from Tennessee inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, indicates ongoing problems with the food-service provider at Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) and in this case, a reported food shortage. Aramark provides food service to MCCX and other Tennessee prisons. Over […]
“NO LEGITIMATE PENALOGICAL OBJECTIVE” by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 9, 2018) — On Thursday afternoon, The Post & Email’s editor was a guest on the “Nooganomics” radio show hosted by David Tulis to discuss a letter sent by Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, to Gov. Bill Haslam regarding conditions within the […]
Over 25K Bridgeport Voters Headed to the Polls on Election Day from Dalmarys Matos (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Nov. 8, 2018) — Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim is proud to announce today that the 2018 gubernatorial election produced the highest number of Bridgeport resident voters than in the last two prior elections. Over 25,000 Bridgeport residents […]
AT THE HOME OF THE POST & EMAIL by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 6, 2018) — At approximately 10:30 AM on Tuesday, the line in which voters in Canterbury, CT had to wait to cast their ballots stretched from the side entrance of the town hall community room to the back of the room, an estimated […]
INMATE HAS REPORTED NUMEROUS SECURITY VIOLATIONS TO NO AVAIL by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 30, 2018) — An inmate letter received on Monday accuses Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Tony Parker of “lying to the media” in regard to his claim in an article last month that the department “will not tolerate any threat to the […]
WHEN IS EVIDENCE “SUFFICIENT?” by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 29, 2018) — In the case of State of Tennessee v. Roy Cook, 2013-CR-197, which was dismissed by the prosecution in June of last year, the question of information missing from an email exchanged between Cook’s accuser and the prosecutor was left unresolved. The case began in […]
ALLEGES STAFF RETALIATION, FEAR OF GANGS AFTER REPORTING STAFF MISCONDUCT by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 26, 2018) — The Post & Email is in receipt of a letter dated October 17, 2018 written by Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) inmate Steven Brian Williamson, #218345, expressing fear for his life given that he was a witness to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dalmarys Matos, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Oct. 18, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, Career Resources CEO & President Scott Wilderman, State Representatives, City Council and community members WHAT: Mayor Ganim will present a proclamation of achievement to the Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative and celebrate the signing of the ordinance that encourages developers, who receive […]
“I AM REALLY ENJOYING IT SO FAR” by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 17, 2018) — The Post & Email learned late last week that Robert Z. Whipple, III, a former Tennessee state inmate, is now employed full-time on a permanent basis. Whipple has a background in customer service and holds an Associate’s Degree. He was imprisoned […]
WILL SHE ENFORCE HER OWN ORDER? by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 17, 2018) — The Post & Email has learned that an evidentiary hearing concerning the custody of two Las Vegas boys is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. PDT with Judge Sandra Pomrenze presiding. Following a July hearing, the next scheduled session […]
“SOMEBODY MUST BE GETTING A HUGE KICKBACK” by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 13, 2018) — A letter received on Friday from a Tennessee inmate reports that the food-service company which provides meals to his facility “charges for alot more food then they serve.” [sic] As the person who “makes the trays” for his unit, the inmate […]
“I DON’T WANT TO DIE IN HERE JUST TO SAVE THEM MONEY” by Sharon Rondeau (Oct. 10, 2018) — An inmate at one of Tennessee’s ten state-run prisons wrote in a letter received Tuesday that his diabetes and diabetic neuropathy have been under-treated with the purpose of saving the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) money. […]