A multiyear KQED investigation and an eight-part podcast called On Our Watch found a persistent code of silence among New Folsom officers that went largely unchecked by prison leadership and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This culture of cover-ups not only enabled abuse of incarcerated individuals but also contributed to officer-on-officer harassment and significant incidents of violence, including homicides. Highlights from hundreds of internal use-of-force records and leaked documents reveal systemic issues that demand urgent attention.
The federal Bureau of Prisons has agreed to pay over $116 million to more than 100 women who suffered sexual assault at the now-closed federal women’s prison in Dublin. This agreement signifies a step towards justice for victims and acknowledges the systemic failures in protecting inmates from abusive behaviors. The resolution of this case highlights the dire need for reform and vigilance within the federal prison system to ensure such abuses do not continue unchecked.
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