ALBANY – An appeals court in Albany has extended the scope of “dangerous” prison contraband to include cellphones, in a ruling that allows authorities to crack down on devices that are used not only to chat with loved ones and consult with attorneys but also to intimidate witnesses and conduct drug deals.
Prison authorities across the country are struggling to keep cellphones away from inmates, with limited success. But a decision last week by the Appellate Division, Third Department, significantly raises the stakes for inmates who break the rules in New York.
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