The Department of Justice is facing bipartisan criticism from U.S. senators for its lack of transparency in reporting deaths of incarcerated persons … [Read more...]
Former Oregon prison director to head beleaguered Federal Bureau of Prisons
The new head of the scandal-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons says she believes in good government and transparency. Colette Peters told The … [Read more...]
NATIONAL: Alliance for Justice report shows disconnect between federal judges, population
Federal appeals court justices overwhelmingly represent the wealthy and powerful interests, a liberal advocacy group maintains. “We have created … [Read more...]
Prisoners released under federal CARES Act returned to prison
The U.S. 2020 Federal Cares Act, (FCA) authorized the release of incarcerated individuals to home confinement to help lower the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS – Rampant BOP abuse and cover-ups ignored
An intensive investigation and personnel changes are underway at the Dublin federal women’s prison where widespread sexual abuse has been reported by … [Read more...]
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS – Widespread negligence in BOP exposed
An Associated Press investigation has disclosed widespread sexual abuse, criminal misconduct, staffing shortages, prisoner escapes, neglect and … [Read more...]
Advocates push releases for FCI Dublin abuse victims
Advocates for women who were sexually abused in a federal prison in Northern California are requesting compassionate release for the victims, The … [Read more...]
Dublin FCI comes under ongoing scrutiny
The Federal Correctional Institution - Dublin, a women’s prison in Northern California, earned the nickname the “Rape Club” due to rampant reports of … [Read more...]
Prison medical staff often lack qualification
Free citizens can pick their medical provider and choose good care or at least not go back to a doctor they find incompetent. Prisoners don’t have … [Read more...]
Federal prison system severely understaffed
Juan Ramon Rodriguez-Barbosa, 47 years old, hung himself and died on May 26 at FCI Mendota, a medium-security prison west of Fresno. Rodriguez-Barbosa … [Read more...]