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U.S. Prisons Flout Law by Keeping Inmates Past Release Date, A.C.L.U. Says

The Bureau of Prisons is delaying the release of federal inmates eligible for early release under the First Step Act due to capacity issues.

U.S. Agrees to Pay $116 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at California Prison

Federal government settles for $116 million for 103 women abused in a California women's prison, marking a historic victory for similar victims.

Brooklyn's MDC Jail stops accepting sentenced inmates amid concerns over 'barbaric conditions'

MDC Brooklyn will no longer accept inmates serving sentences, shifting focus to pretrial detainees after a judge condemned its inhumane conditions.

Women once held in California 'rape club' prison reach historic settlement to protect inmates

A historic settlement has been reached to increase oversight and protections for inmates following allegations of abuse at a closed women's prison.

U.S. Is Closing California Prison Plagued by Sexual Abuse

The Bureau of Prisons is closing an infamous women's prison in California due to extensive abuse and operational issues.

U.S. Prisons Flout Law by Keeping Inmates Past Release Date, A.C.L.U. Says

The Bureau of Prisons is delaying the release of federal inmates eligible for early release under the First Step Act due to capacity issues.

U.S. Agrees to Pay $116 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at California Prison

Federal government settles for $116 million for 103 women abused in a California women's prison, marking a historic victory for similar victims.

Brooklyn's MDC Jail stops accepting sentenced inmates amid concerns over 'barbaric conditions'

MDC Brooklyn will no longer accept inmates serving sentences, shifting focus to pretrial detainees after a judge condemned its inhumane conditions.

Women once held in California 'rape club' prison reach historic settlement to protect inmates

A historic settlement has been reached to increase oversight and protections for inmates following allegations of abuse at a closed women's prison.

U.S. Is Closing California Prison Plagued by Sexual Abuse

The Bureau of Prisons is closing an infamous women's prison in California due to extensive abuse and operational issues.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs can vote in 2024 election from behind bars while awaiting sex trafficking trial

Diddy's pre-trial status allows him to vote absentee in the 2024 election despite his incarceration.

Drugs and weapons seized in sweep of jail where Sean Diddy' Combs is held

Authorities conducted a preplanned sweep of a Brooklyn jail housing Sean Diddy Combs, seizing drugs and weapons amid security issues.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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

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.

Inmate Dies After Fight Breaks Out at Troubled Brooklyn Jail

Inmate dies after fight at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
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