According to the Associated Press, more than a dozen FBI agents were present at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin. The warden, an associate warden, and a captain were reportedly relieved of their duties. An anonymous source familiar with the matter disclosed this information under the condition of anonymity.
While the FBI confirmed their presence at the facility located approximately 21 miles east of Oakland, they refrained from providing specific details regarding the operation.
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This recent law enforcement activity adds to the ongoing challenges faced by FCI Dublin. A 2021 investigation by the AP uncovered a pervasive environment of abuse and concealment that had persisted at the prison for an extended period. Following the report, Congress intensified its oversight, and the federal Bureau of Prisons committed to addressing issues and transforming the prison's culture.
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Several individuals, including former warden Ray Garcia, have faced allegations of sexually exploiting inmates. In 2022, Garcia was convicted of misconduct for molesting inmates and coercing them into posing nude in their cells.
The scandal at FCI Dublin is just one of the many issues confronting the federal Bureau of Prisons, which is grappling with severe staff shortages, suicides, and security breaches.