By admin1, 19 November, 2025

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By Moonpie, 30 September, 2025
The prison project

Senate bill 244.

For families, Senate Bill 244 is a lifeline. It means your loved one’s legal costs aren’t a punishment for mistakes made by the system — if a prosecutor’s misconduct leads to a dismissal, the county pays the attorney fees.

By admin1, 3 March, 2026

The Life and Trials of Christopher Lucas: A Decades-Long Battle for Truth

The Life and Trials of Christopher Lucas: A Decades-Long Battle for Truth

​In the world of justice reform, we often talk about "closed cases." But for Christopher Lucas, convicted of the 1987 murder of his son-in-law, Randy Kicklighter, the case has remained anything but closed.

By Ethan Ty Massey, 27 February, 2026

Part:IV The State versus the Fed

Part IV: State Versus Feds — Two Different Systems Disclaimer: This account is based on my personal experience navigating both state and federal systems. Institutions vary by leadership, policy, and culture. 

THE STATE SYSTEM At Fox Lake Correctional Institution in Dodge County, Wisconsin, programming was structured and accessible. Professors from the local technical college taught courses inside the facility. 

By Ethan Ty Massey, 23 February, 2026

PART III: TWO MEDICAL SYSTEMS, TWO REALITIES

PART III: TWO MEDICAL SYSTEMS, TWO REALITIES Disclaimer: This is my lived experience. Institutions vary depending on leadership, medical directors, and internal culture. 

By aaron peila, 23 February, 2026

We all bleed the same color

"The first day I walked onto a federal USP yard came with a range of emotions. I had heard the rumors behind the notoriety of Victorville USP, but nothing is more real than the actual feelings that came with it.

By admin1, 20 February, 2026

Remember.....

“Prison Project fights for justice, equips attorneys to win, and gives a voice and hope to the forgotten behind bars.”

By Ethan Ty Massey, 20 February, 2026

Federal Yard Series Part 2 of 6

Federal Yard Series  
Part 2 of 6  

Yard Politics  
The Illusion of Choice: From the Poor Box to the Rec Yard

About the Author – Ethan Ty Massey Ethan Ty Massey served time in both state and federal prison systems, including medium-security facilities in Wisconsin and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Through firsthand experience, he developed deep insight into custody classification, institutional culture, mitigation strategy, and federal programming such as RDAP. Since his release, Ethan has focused on helping individuals and families understand what to expect inside the BOP system — from sentencing exposure to custody levels to daily prison realities.