NEWS
Ontario reports 3 inmates still at large after accidental releases
Correction system errors under scrutiny; number down from six missing in mid-April
The Ontario government confirmed that three inmates remain missing following a series of accidental releases from provincial jails, down from six reported missing in mid-April. The continued escapes have intensified scrutiny of the provincial corrections system and raised questions about how jails have routinely released inmates by mistake. Officials are investigating the systemic failures that led to the erroneous releases and have implemented additional safeguards to prevent future incidents.