Russia to House Prison Inmates in Sochi Hotels

[MannyGoldstein]

Russia to House Prison Inmates in Sochi Hotels

In another potential setback for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Russian authorities announced they will have to temporarily house dozens of convicts in Sochi hotels until a new prison is built.

The government said it doesn’t expect visitors and athletes will be bothered by the prisoners, who will be held at three of the hotels reserved for foreign athletes and visitors.

“Visitors to the Winter Olympics should not worry about their safety, as the prisoners will be confined to their rooms and not allowed to attend the games,” according to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior.

“Russian-language signs will be posted in each hotel so guests will know where their room is and where the prisoners are located. We expect everything to go very smoothly.”

[Cali_Democrat]

1. That's terrible satire.

Yikes!

[Tx4obama]

2. For folks that don't know: The Borowitz Report, The Onion, Free Wood Post, DailyCurrant - are SATIRE

[Cali_Democrat]

3. Borowitz is great. nt

[Suich]

4. I know Borowitz, the Onion and now,

Daily Currant! Thanks!

[davidpdx]

7. Thanks for the heads up

At first glance I almost bought it.

[msongs]

5. maybe the "hotels" are actually prisons being used as hotels for the duration nt

[defacto7]

6. They should feel right at home

if they get MSNBC on weekends.