Anna Edwards, a member of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality,
speaks at a Jan. 8 rally at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square, calling for the shutdown of
Red Onion and Wallens Ridge state prisons and independent oversight of the Virginia
Department of Corrections.
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Lawmakers, activists demand reform at Red Onion prison protest
Nearly 40 people, including residents, prison justice advocates and lawmakers, gathered Wednesday at the Bell Tower at the Virginia State Capitol to denounce conditions at Red Onion State Prison and demand accountability and reform.
