Special Master Appointed for California Women's Prison Amid Abuse Scandal

The unprecedented oversight aims to address and prevent sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, following charges against employees and a recent FBI search.

A judge has ordered the appointment of a special master to oversee FCI Dublin, a California federal women's prison known for rampant sexual abuse.
The special master's appointment is unprecedented in the Bureau of Prisons system and follows a federal lawsuit alleging ongoing abuse and exploitation.
Since 2021, at least eight FCI Dublin employees have been charged with sexually abusing inmates, with some pleading guilty and others convicted.
The FBI recently searched the prison, and the current warden was ousted amid allegations of retaliation against inmates who testified against the prison.
The judge's decision is based on the prison's history of abuse and cover-ups, and aims to ensure the facility's compliance with constitutional rights.