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DOJ faces backlash over lack of transparency in prisoner deaths

January 18, 2023 by Dante Jones

U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington D.C.

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Legal, Politics, Recently Posted

Former Oregon prison director to head beleaguered Federal Bureau of Prisons

January 18, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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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...]

Filed Under: Federal BOP, Recently Posted

NATIONAL: Alliance for Justice report shows disconnect between federal judges, population

November 10, 2022 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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Federal appeals court justices overwhelmingly represent the wealthy and powerful interests, a liberal advocacy group maintains. “We have created … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Legal, Recently Posted

Prisoners released under federal CARES Act returned to prison

September 13, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

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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...]

Filed Under: Federal BOP, Legal, Recently Posted

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS – Rampant BOP abuse and cover-ups ignored

September 13, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

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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...]

Filed Under: Federal BOP, Recently Posted

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS – Widespread negligence in BOP exposed

September 13, 2022 by Amir Shabazz

An Associated Press investigation has disclosed widespread sexual abuse, criminal misconduct, staffing shortages, prisoner escapes, neglect and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Legal, Recently Posted

Advocates push releases for FCI Dublin abuse victims

September 12, 2022 by George Franco

Advocates for women who were sexually abused in a federal prison in Northern California are requesting compassionate release for the victims, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Federal BOP, Legal, Recently Posted, Women in Prison

Dublin FCI comes under ongoing scrutiny

August 28, 2022 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Recently Posted

Prison medical staff often lack qualification

October 30, 2021 by Heriberto Arredondo

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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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Health Care, Money

Federal prison system severely understaffed

October 30, 2021 by Jad Salem

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Federal BOP, Health and Wellness Tagged With: Federal, Prison Economy

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