Toll of Commuting
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files
FIFA World Cup

Judge dismisses indictments against 14 staff members of Edna Mahan prison

A judge dismissed the indictment, citing prosecutorial mismanagement by the state.

Matt Trapani

Oct 3, 2025, 5:33 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Fourteen corrections officers and prison staffers will no longer face charges in connection with a 2021 controversy at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.

The charges were related to cell extractions that left two inmates seriously injured.

A judge dismissed the indictment, citing prosecutorial mismanagement by the state.

RELATED: Gov. Murphy closes part of state's only women's prison amid reports of misconduct

RELATED: Grand jury indicts 14 relating to inmate assaults at Edna Mahan women’s prison

Eleven out of the 14 staff members were indicted for aggravated assault charges.

Gov. Phil Murphy closed a portion of the facility in November 2023 following reports of sexual abuse and misconduct.

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices