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For nearly four hours before she gave birth, Venita Pinckney had a chain wrapped around her swollen abdomen. Her ankles were shackled together and her hands were cuffed. The 37-year-old was in a maximum-security prison for violating parole. Full Article at Miami Herald
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NEW YORK -- Gov. David Paterson on Wednesday signed into law a bill that largely bans the use of restraints on inmates during childbirth, making New York the sixth state in the country to do so, a spokeswoman said. Full Article at SILive.com
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New York Gov. David Paterson has signed a bill that bans the use of restraints on inmates during childbirth, except when a woman poses a danger to herself or others. Full Article at Fresno Bee
