Initially , food was served to him on a tray under the door to his cell ; sometimes the tray was flung onto the floor with its contents spilled . About 80,000 people in the U.S. are being held in solitary - type confinement . New York has agreed to allow solitary confinement for some prisoners . Study showed solitary confinement had higher likelihood of self - harm .
About 80,000 people in the U.S. are being held in solitary - type confinement . New York has agreed to allow solitary confinement for some prisoners . Study showed solitary confinement had higher likelihood of self - harm .