Appalling Conditions Uncovered at Florida Federal Prison by Justice Department Watchdog

The Justice Department inspector general's office found alarming conditions at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee in Florida, including moldy bread, rodent droppings on food, and insects in cereal. The prison also suffers from staffing shortages, leaky ceilings and windows, and crumbling infrastructure. These issues are symptomatic of broader problems within the federal prison system, which has been plagued by physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and corruption. The Bureau of Prisons has been requesting insufficient funding for infrastructure repairs, and a lack of sustained leadership has contributed to the ongoing problems.