File photo of an inmate in his cell at the Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles, Cali. on Oct. 3, 2012 (© Jason Redmond/Newscom/Reuters)

Warden accused of making inmates rub hot sauce on their genitals

12/4/2012

Prison is supposed to be punishment, but not abuse. The warden of North Carolina's Sampson Correctional Institution has been suspended following allegations he forced inmates to rub hot sauce on their genitals. Six inmates claim warden Lafayette Hall made them drink hot sauce and slather it on themselves (resulting in painful blisters), simulate sex acts on each other and kiss wild snakes that were captured while they worked on road crews. Inmates who complied were "rewarded" with cigarettes and food. Hall is currently on paid leave as officials look into the inmates' allegations. [Source]

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