August 22, a massive riot broke out in the Lawton, Oklahoma prison. The prison is run by GEO Group. GEO officials will not release any info on the riot.
However, Lawton Police Chief Ronnie Smith, told local media that there was a violent riot, which required several prisoners to be taken to local hospitals.
At least 15 prisoners were stabbed and six went to hospital. GEO run prisons have histories of violence and sexual assaults.