These
are the illegal conditions of confinemen at 850 Bryant Street, the San
Francisco City Prison. The conditions are denial of access to fresh
air, outside sunlight, and outside exercise at least five times a week,
a minimum of an hour a day.
"850
Bryant," San Francisco's city prison, built in 1956 by San Francisco
Mayor George Christopher. This building was state of the art then, but
has been deteriorating since. It is also the site of the local criminal
courts where Judges Bouilane, Ryan, and others dispensed justice. This
jail is also under contract to the U.S. Federal Marshal's Service to house
federal prisoners for court appearances at the local Federal Courthouse.
Although repeatedly put on notice, Sheriff Michael Hennesey is still in non-compliance with mandated Federal regulations regarding the conditions of confinement of all pre-trial prisoners. Pulaski County, AK; Angola Farm, LA; Omaha, NB; and Los Angeles County, CA are just a few of the many local jails that have complied with Federal Court orders to provide regular outside exercise for all pre-trial prisoners.
Nary
had no outside exercise or access to fresh air, sunlight for 3 1/2 years.
By comparison, stray dogs housed in the San Francisco Animal Control Dog Pound have access to fresh air, sunlight, and outside exercise every day.
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