In Matter of Ryan v. Selky , Sean Ryan was found guilty of murder, arson, escape, and assaults on staff -- all while in prison.
For over a decade, Ryan had been separated from the general prison population and housed in a special unit. In 2006, the Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Correctional Services recommended "administrative segregation" for Ryan.
The Albany County Supreme Court agreed that Ryan "posed a danger to the staff, inmates and the correctional facility in which he is housed." When Ryan appealed that decision, the Appellate Division, Third Department, agreed that Ryan's presence posed a threat to the safety and security of others.
Interestingly -- even in the absence of "recent misconduct" -- rumors and reputation are enough to place inmates in "administrative confinement" since the prison atmosphere is volatile and vulnerable to "disastrous incidents."
Ironically, hasn't the same been said about the Civil Court?
To download a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Ryan v. Selky