Convicted murderer Duncan Heaton says he wants to die in jail following two further prison attacks.
Drugs flown in by drones and violence against prisoners and staff at HMP Manchester are highlighted.
The eight men and one officer are responsible for 18 package drop‑offs between February and July 2024.
Ahmed Alid is accused of attempted murder, actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.
Duncan Heaton is also accused of attempting to murder another prisoner at HMP Wakefield.
The Milton Keynes jail has some of the highest levels of violence, says HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
Duncan Heaton is accused of attempting to murder David Minto at HMP Wakefield on 25 October.
The plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.
Allan Marshall was on remand at HMP Edinburgh in 2015 when he was restrained face down by up to 17 prison officers.
