A federal judge has ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California following reports of rampant sexual abuse against inmates. The prison, located in Dublin, California, has been under increased scrutiny after a 2021 investigation revealed a culture of abuse and cover-ups.
The judge described the prison as a 'dysfunctional mess' and emphasized the urgent need for immediate change. This marks the first time the federal Bureau of Prisons has been subject to such oversight.
