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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Social justice

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master appointed to oversee FCI Dublin due to rampant sexual abuse and cover-ups.
U.S. District Judge criticizes Bureau of Prisons for a 'dysfunctional mess' and intentional disregard of inmates' constitutional rights. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

FBI again searches California federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse

Federal investigators conducted a search at FCI Dublin, indicating an escalation in a long-running sexual abuse investigation.
The scandal at FCI Dublin involving sexual abuse and cover-ups has led to charges against several employees, including the former warden. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Judge weighs rare contempt order against trouble Dublin prison for possible retaliation against inmate who testified about conditions there

A federal judge is considering holding the Federal Bureau of Prisons in contempt of court over alleged retaliation against an inmate at FCI Dublin women's prison.
The judge may appoint a special master to oversee changes at the prison, which has been plagued with allegations of sexual assault and harassment by staff members. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 months ago
Social justice

Perspective | Watchdog reports cite long-standing crises in federal prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing criticism for dangerous housing conditions and failing to correct problems, potentially risking the safety of inmates and the public.
The agency has a history of long-standing challenges and a broken system, as highlighted by critical watchdog reports and inclusion in the High-Risk list. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Public health

Prison deaths report finds widespread missteps, failures in latest sign of crisis in federal prisons

Systemic failures contribute to prison deaths
Mental health care, emergency response, and contraband detection are lacking in federal prisons [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
US politics

Derek Chauvin, ex-police officer who killed George Floyd, is stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was seriously injured in a stabbing in prison.
Chauvin was attacked by another inmate in a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
This is not the first incident in the prison where Chauvin is serving his sentence. [ more ]
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