Prisoners at Northwest Florida Reception Center allegedly mistreated . inmates at facility near Panama City accused of routinely firing pepper spray and tear gas into inmates for spurious and vindictive reasons . Miami Herald newspaper collated claims in long investigation . inmates apparently referred to harsh disciplinary measures as ' the program ' because inmates - Rommel Johnson - died after being pepper sprayed in 2010 .
Prisoners at Northwest Florida Reception Center allegedly mistreated . Guards at facility near Panama City accused of routinely firing pepper spray and tear gas into cells for spurious and vindictive reasons . Miami Herald newspaper collated claims in long investigation . Guards apparently referred to harsh disciplinary scheme as 'the program ' One inmate - Rommel Johnson - died after being pepper sprayed in 2010 .