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crime-and-justice1 year ago

California Women's Prison Infamous for Sexual Abuse to Permanently Close

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has announced the closure of the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, following ongoing issues of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse and mismanagement. The decision comes after a federal judge appointed a special master to oversee the prison and an AP investigation revealed a pattern of abuse and cover-ups. Advocates are calling for the release of inmates due to hazardous conditions and inadequate healthcare, while concerns remain about the potential transfer of inmates to other facilities. Despite the closure, civil litigation against the Bureau of Prisons will continue.

via NBC News|
#bureau-of-prisons#california#closure
crime-and-justice1 year ago

California Women's Federal Prison Infamous for Sexual Abuse to Close

The women's-only federal prison in California, where stars like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman served time, is set to close due to rampant sexual abuse faced by inmates from staff. The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin has begun moving supplies out in anticipation of the closure, with all 605 inmates to be transferred to other prisons. The decision comes after ongoing issues of employee misconduct and illegal behavior, including multiple staff members being convicted of sexually abusing inmates. The closure has been met with criticism and legal action from inmates and their representatives, who argue that the prison has failed to meet constitutional standards for safety and call for alternative solutions for the affected women.

via New York Post |
#closure#crime-and-justice#federal-bureau-of-prisons
crime-and-justice1 year ago

California Women's Prison to Close Amid Sex Abuse Scandals

The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, known for rampant sexual abuse of female inmates, will be closed following a series of scandals involving correctional officers and the former warden. The closure comes after an FBI investigation resulted in arrests and convictions of employees for sexually abusing inmates. The decision to close the facility was announced by the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, who stated that the prison did not meet expected standards despite efforts to address employee misconduct and other issues. Inmates will be transferred to other facilities, and no employees will lose their jobs due to the closure. The closure marks a significant development in a long-standing scandal surrounding the prison's culture of sexual abuse.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#closure#crime-and-justice
law-and-society2 years ago

Transgender Inmate Settles Lawsuit, to be Moved to Women's Prison in Minnesota

Christina Lusk, a transgender woman who sued the Minnesota Department of Corrections over her treatment while in prison, has reached a settlement that includes a move to the state's women-only Shakopee prison and access to gender-affirming health care. Lusk had been fighting for these rights since she was incarcerated in 2019 and filed the lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections nearly a year ago. As part of the settlement, Lusk will also receive a $495,000 payout, which includes about $250,000 in legal fees.

via NPR|
#gender-affirming-health-care#law-and-society#lawsuit-settlement
crime2 years ago

Former California Prison Guard Faces 96 Charges for Sexual Assault of Female Inmates

A former correctional officer at the Central California Women’s Facility has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates over the past nine years. Gregory Rodriguez faces 96 counts including rape, sodomy, sexual battery and rape under color of authority. The alleged assaults date back to 2014, but most happened within the past two years. If convicted on all charges, Rodriguez could be sentenced to more than 300 years in prison.

via The Guardian US|
#california#correctional-officer#crime
crime2 years ago

Ex-corrections officer charged with sexual assault at women's prison.

A former California correctional officer has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting at least 13 inmates over the past nine years. Gregory Rodriguez, who worked at the Central California Women's Facility, faces 96 counts including rape, sodomy, sexual battery, and rape under color of authority. The alleged assaults date back to 2014, but most happened within the past two years. If convicted on all charges, Rodriguez could be sentenced to more than 300 years in prison.

via ABC News|
#california#correctional-officer#crime
crime2 years ago

Dublin prison warden sentenced to 70 months for sexual abuse of female inmates.

Former warden of a federal women’s prison in California, Ray J. Garcia, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women and forcing them to pose naked, and for lying to the FBI as part of a cover-up. Garcia was found guilty of three counts of sex with an incarcerated person, four counts of abusive sexual contact, and one count of lying to the FBI. He was accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting one woman in a prison bathroom and a warehouse, showing her photos of his penis, and forcing her to pose in a pornographic manner in a prison cell.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cover-up#crime#fbi