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Issues And Concerns Surrounding MDC Brooklyn Federal Jail

Explore challenges faced by MDC Brooklyn, the only federal jail in NYC, and broader issues within the federal prison system.

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Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and deaths

Fighting to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs out of jail after his sex trafficking arrest, the music mogul’s lawyers highlighted a litany of horrors at the Brooklyn federal lockup where he was headed: horrific conditions, rampant violence and multiple deaths

The Independent UK

Federal Inmate Charged In Drug Mailing Conspiracy

Federal prison inmate and accomplices conspired to mail drugs, leading to tragic death of mailroom supervisor.

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3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail

A federal prison inmate and two other people are facing charges of conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California where a mailroom supervisor died last week after opening a letter that prosecutors say was laced with fentanyl and other substances

The Independent UK

Prison worker dies after coming into contact with unknown substance in mailroom

Marc Fischer had worked at the facility for more than 23 years when he died

The Independent UK

Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns

A worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to fentanyl shortly before his death

The Independent UK

President Biden Signs Bill To Strengthen Federal Prison Oversight

President Biden signs bill to enhance oversight of federal Bureau of Prisons, addressing corruption and abuse.

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Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after reporting by The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption, failures and abuse in the federal prison system

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Senate Passes Legislation Overhauling Federal Prison Oversight

Senate approves legislation to reform oversight and enhance transparency in federal Bureau of Prisons, addressing systemic corruption and safety concerns.

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House Passes a Bill To Create Independent Oversight of the Troubled Federal Prison System

Staff shortages and chronic corruption have plagued the Bureau of Prisons for years, exposing inmates to abuse and whistleblowers to retaliation.

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Elizabeth Holmes' Early Prison Release Date Revealed

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes may be released from prison earlier than expected. Learn about her sentence reduction and the factors affecting her re...

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Federal Officials Push Back Against Delay Of Troubled Prison Closure

Federal officials resist a judge's order to delay closure of a troubled women's prison in California due to sexual abuse by guards.

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FCI Dublin Women's Prison In California To Close

FCI Dublin, a women's prison in California, is closing due to staff-on-inmate sexual abuse issues. Advocates raise concerns about abuse, hazardous conditio...

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Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master has been appointed for a federal women’s prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates

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Judge orders special master for California prison known for rampant sexual abuse

Several employees at the federal correctional institution in Dublin have pleaded guilty to abusing female inmates

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Federal Women's Prison In California To Get Special Oversight

Federal judge appoints special master to oversee California women's prison due to rampant sexual abuse reports. Ongoing scrutiny reveals challenges in addr...

The Independent UK

Inside the town that’s home to America’s most notorious criminals

The federal Supermax looms large in popular culture, housing the worst of the worst offenders in America – from El Chapo to terrorists and criminal masterminds. The people who live and work nearby in Colorado’s Florence and Fremont County tell Sheila Flynn what it’s like to live in the shadow…

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Lawmakers push for federal prison oversight after reports of inadequate medical care

Lawmakers are urging the federal Bureau of Prisons to address prisoner health care after an NPR investigation detailed the stories of prisoners nationwide going without needed medical care.

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The Independent UK

High-profile attacks on Derek Chauvin and Larry Nassar put spotlight on violence in federal prisons

Recent assaults on two notorious, high-profile federal prisoners have renewed concerns about whether the federal Bureau of Prisons is capable of keeping people in its custody safe

The Independent UK

High-profile attacks on Derek Chauvin and Larry Nassar put spotlight on violence in federal prisons

Recent assaults on two notorious, high-profile federal prisoners have renewed concerns about whether the federal Bureau of Prisons is capable of keeping people in its custody safe

The Independent UK

Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd's killing

Minnesota state prosecutors say former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is expected to survive serious injury after being stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd

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Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison

Chauvin was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate inside a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., according to officials.

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Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison: report

The Bureau of Prisons performed “life-saving measures” on an incarcerated person, who was taken to a hospital

Chicago Sun-Times

Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison: source

The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murdering George Floyd in 2020.

The Independent UK

Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd’s murder, stabbed in federal prison

Former police officer given ‘life-saving measures’ after attack at prison in Arizona

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