Former Dublin prison guard apologizes for having sex with 3 women; sentenced to 1 year at home
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former officer at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin to one year of home detention after he pleaded guilty to having sex with three incarcerated women but then later became a government informant to help bring down others, including the former warden.
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former officer at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin to one year of home detention after he pleaded guilty to having sex with three incarcerated women but then later became a government informant to help bring down others, including the former warden.
FCI Dublin prison officers are angry with new administration and 'we are paying for it,' woman testifies
One by one, women incarcerated at the beleaguered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin testified in federal court on Friday, complaining of officers groping them, taunting them, strip searching them, denying them medical care, opening their legal mail and retaliating against them for reporting wrongdoing.
One by one, women incarcerated at the beleaguered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin testified in federal court on Friday, complaining of officers groping them, taunting them, strip searching them, denying them medical care, opening their legal mail and retaliating against them for reporting wrongdoing.
Facing more than 45 sex abuse suits, judge could appoint special master over FCI Dublin prison
A federal court judge is being asked to appoint a "special master" over the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin, an all-women's prison notoriously nicknamed the "Rape Club" after eight correctional officers have been charged with sexual assault and more than 45 civil cases have been filed alleging the same abuses.
A federal court judge is being asked to appoint a "special master" over the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin, an all-women's prison notoriously nicknamed the "Rape Club" after eight correctional officers have been charged with sexual assault and more than 45 civil cases have been filed alleging the same abuses.
Judge sentences former Dublin prison manager to 5 years in ongoing sex abuse scandal
A judge on Friday sentenced John Bellhouse, a former correctional manager at the all-women's prison in Dublin, to five years and three months behind bars in an ongoing sexual abuse scandal.
A judge on Friday sentenced John Bellhouse, a former correctional manager at the all-women's prison in Dublin, to five years and three months behind bars in an ongoing sexual abuse scandal.
Staff, women exposed to asbestos at federal prison in Dublin
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has determined that management at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin in California violated OSHA standards by exposing staff and inmates to asbestos, validating a union complaint.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has determined that management at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin in California violated OSHA standards by exposing staff and inmates to asbestos, validating a union complaint.
FCI Dublin prison guard defense team asks for leniency citing hard childhood because he is gay
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge sentence a former correctional manager at FCI Dublin to 10 years in prison. And for the first time, his defense attorneys brought up John Bellhouse's sexual orientation as a reason to seek leniency.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge sentence a former correctional manager at FCI Dublin to 10 years in prison. And for the first time, his defense attorneys brought up John Bellhouse's sexual orientation as a reason to seek leniency.
Judge sentences Dublin prison food supervisor in ongoing sex abuse scandal
A judge sentenced a former correctional officer at the federal prison in Dublin to eight years on Wednesday, in an ongoing sex abuse scandal that has plagued FCI Dublin for at least three decades.
A judge sentenced a former correctional officer at the federal prison in Dublin to eight years on Wednesday, in an ongoing sex abuse scandal that has plagued FCI Dublin for at least three decades.
Dublin prison now has most cameras in the west, women still complain of sex assault
The federal all-women's prison in Dublin, which earned the notorious "Rape Club" nickname, now has the most security cameras of any prison in the western region, government attorneys said, while incarcerated women are still complaining of sexual assault and poor healthcare.
The federal all-women's prison in Dublin, which earned the notorious "Rape Club" nickname, now has the most security cameras of any prison in the western region, government attorneys said, while incarcerated women are still complaining of sexual assault and poor healthcare.
Dublin federal prison sex assault victims file lawsuit
Sex abuse survivors at an all-women's prison in Dublin filed a sweeping and major class-action lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that people incarcerated there have been raped, forced to undress in order to be released from cells, drugged, groped and targeted with threats of deportation, among other atrocities.
Sex abuse survivors at an all-women's prison in Dublin filed a sweeping and major class-action lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that people incarcerated there have been raped, forced to undress in order to be released from cells, drugged, groped and targeted with threats of deportation, among other atrocities.
2 more women sue 3 Dublin prison officers for alleged illegal sexual behavior
Two more women have sued three federal Dublin prison officers for a range of sexual improprieties, alleging the guards threw clothes on the floor to watch them bend down, touched their breasts and opened the shower to watch them naked, among other illegal behavior.
Two more women have sued three federal Dublin prison officers for a range of sexual improprieties, alleging the guards threw clothes on the floor to watch them bend down, touched their breasts and opened the shower to watch them naked, among other illegal behavior.
8 correctional officers now charged with sex abuse at FCI Dublin; 7 found guilty
Two former correctional officers of a federal women’s prison in Dublin were charged – and pleaded guilty – Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now charged of these sex crimes to eight – the most from any prison in the United States. Seven of those officers have either been found, or pleaded, guilty.
Two former correctional officers of a federal women’s prison in Dublin were charged – and pleaded guilty – Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now charged of these sex crimes to eight – the most from any prison in the United States. Seven of those officers have either been found, or pleaded, guilty.
Former FCI Dublin warden serving prison sentence in Iowa
Former Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia is spending his nearly six-year prison sentence in Iowa, and he's being overseen by a Kansas facility, KTVU has learned.
Former Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia is spending his nearly six-year prison sentence in Iowa, and he's being overseen by a Kansas facility, KTVU has learned.
Nearly 100 sex abuse survivors at Dublin prison likely will never get full justice
Many women are compelled to testify about the sexual abuse they encountered at FCI Dublin even though prosecutors haven't charged the correctional officers for the abuse they suffered. The lack of charges have real consequences.
Many women are compelled to testify about the sexual abuse they encountered at FCI Dublin even though prosecutors haven't charged the correctional officers for the abuse they suffered. The lack of charges have real consequences.
Jury finds Dublin prison manager guilty on all counts of sex abuse
A federal jury found FCI Dublin safety manager John Bellhouse guilty of five counts of sex abuse.
A federal jury found FCI Dublin safety manager John Bellhouse guilty of five counts of sex abuse.
Former Dublin prison safety manager charged with sex abuse puts on no defense case
Although he was expected to testify in federal court in Oakland on Friday, former FCI Dublin prison safety manager John Bellhouse decided against taking the stand and his lawyers chose not to put on a defense case.
Although he was expected to testify in federal court in Oakland on Friday, former FCI Dublin prison safety manager John Bellhouse decided against taking the stand and his lawyers chose not to put on a defense case.
Former Dublin prison manager remains silent outside sex abuse trial
The former safety manager at the all-women's Dublin prison stayed silent outside the federal courthouse in Oakland on Wednesday after his second full day of trial.
The former safety manager at the all-women's Dublin prison stayed silent outside the federal courthouse in Oakland on Wednesday after his second full day of trial.
Dublin prison guard charged with sex crimes an 'awkward loner;' women's allegations under attack
An attorney representing a former FCI Dublin correctional officer charged with sex crimes told a jury that John Bellhouse did not have illegal relations with incarcerated women, whom she described as convicted felons looking for a quick payout and help with their deportation problems.
An attorney representing a former FCI Dublin correctional officer charged with sex crimes told a jury that John Bellhouse did not have illegal relations with incarcerated women, whom she described as convicted felons looking for a quick payout and help with their deportation problems.
Dublin prison guard charged with sex crimes may not delve into women's criminal pasts
A judge has ruled that the defense attorneys representing an FCI Dublin prison guard headed to trial Tuesday on sex crime charges may not delve with too much detail into the past criminal histories of the women testifying against him.
A judge has ruled that the defense attorneys representing an FCI Dublin prison guard headed to trial Tuesday on sex crime charges may not delve with too much detail into the past criminal histories of the women testifying against him.
California prison sex assault survivor released 3 years early because of abuse
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Correctional officer, aka 'Pocket Boy,' named in new Dublin prison sex abuse lawsuit
Isaac Venegas' nickname is "Pocket Boy" because when incarcerated women disrespected him, he would force them to hold his pocket and walk next to him.
Isaac Venegas' nickname is "Pocket Boy" because when incarcerated women disrespected him, he would force them to hold his pocket and walk next to him.