The Connecticut Department of Corrections is investigating a long-running writing program for inmates in women’s prisons run by author Wally Lamb.
Lamb has taught the program at York Correctional Institute in Niantic for 20 years. He’s published two anthologies of women’s writing from the program.
He says the books are meant to give female prisoners a public voice. The third book is planned for release in October.
A former inmate sued Lamb earlier this year. The lawsuit says she and other inmates hadn’t been paid for their writings.
Lamb’s attorney filed a motion Friday to dismiss the suit. Lamb has indicated he plans to end his relationship with the program.
A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says the program has been temporarily suspended.
