Judge says FCI Dublin warden lied to jury, must show remorse
A federal judge said former FCI Dublin prison warden Ray Garcia lied on the stand and the only thing he can do on sentencing day to help himself is show some remorse.
A federal judge said former FCI Dublin prison warden Ray Garcia lied on the stand and the only thing he can do on sentencing day to help himself is show some remorse.
Dozens of Dublin prison sex survivors face deportation
Nearly three dozen women at FCI Dublin have either been deported or are facing possible deportation, even though their attorneys say that as sexual assault survivors or witnesses they are eligible for U-visas.
Nearly three dozen women at FCI Dublin have either been deported or are facing possible deportation, even though their attorneys say that as sexual assault survivors or witnesses they are eligible for U-visas.
Prosecutors seek 15 years for ex-Dublin prison warden convicted of sex abuse
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to stray from normal procedures and send a former Dublin prison warden to 15 years behind bars – more than 10 years more than the sentencing guidelines recommend.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to stray from normal procedures and send a former Dublin prison warden to 15 years behind bars – more than 10 years more than the sentencing guidelines recommend.
Disabled woman says Dublin prison officials took away her walker
A disabled woman incarcerated at the FCI Dublin said her walker was taken away from her a few days after KTVU published a report about her health grievances at the all-women's facility.
A disabled woman incarcerated at the FCI Dublin said her walker was taken away from her a few days after KTVU published a report about her health grievances at the all-women's facility.
Convicted FCI Dublin warden's move for mistrial has no merit: prosecutors
Former warden Ray J. Garcia's move for a mistrial, after he was convicted of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, has no merit, according to prosecutors.
Former warden Ray J. Garcia's move for a mistrial, after he was convicted of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, has no merit, according to prosecutors.
Dublin prison sex assault survivors should be released: advocacy groups
A coalition of advocacy groups and lawyers on Thursday demanded that sexual assault survivors at the all-women's Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin be released.
A coalition of advocacy groups and lawyers on Thursday demanded that sexual assault survivors at the all-women's Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin be released.
Congressman calls toxic conditions at Dublin prison a 'disgrace'
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Dublin) is troubled over the horrid living conditions at the Federal Institute at Dublin – already in the public's eye for its rampant sexual abuse cases -- and he is planning to visit the tarnished all-women's prison soon.
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Dublin) is troubled over the horrid living conditions at the Federal Institute at Dublin – already in the public's eye for its rampant sexual abuse cases -- and he is planning to visit the tarnished all-women's prison soon.
All-women's Dublin prison rife with goose poop and asbestos: lawsuit
Nearly a dozen incarcerated women at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin have filed formal complaints that there is so much goose poop, mold and asbestos at the facility that they have trouble breathing, hearing and some are so grossed out, they can barely eat.
Nearly a dozen incarcerated women at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin have filed formal complaints that there is so much goose poop, mold and asbestos at the facility that they have trouble breathing, hearing and some are so grossed out, they can barely eat.
Dublin prison officer told woman he thinks of her instead of watching porn: lawsuit
A woman who was formerly incarcerated at the federal prison in Dublin is suing a former correctional officer after she said he he sexually fondled her, once telling her that when he went home at night, "instead of watching porn, he thinks of doing things to her."
A woman who was formerly incarcerated at the federal prison in Dublin is suing a former correctional officer after she said he he sexually fondled her, once telling her that when he went home at night, "instead of watching porn, he thinks of doing things to her."
Judge reluctantly sentences ex-Dublin prison cook to nearly 2 years in sex abuse case
A federal judge reluctantly sentenced a former cook at the all-women's prison in Dublin to nearly two years behind bars, saying the punishment isn't nearly enough for a sex abuse scandal that has reached all the way to Congress.
A federal judge reluctantly sentenced a former cook at the all-women's prison in Dublin to nearly two years behind bars, saying the punishment isn't nearly enough for a sex abuse scandal that has reached all the way to Congress.
Dublin prison warden convicted of sex abuse seeks new trial
A warden convicted of eight counts of sexual abuse during his tenure at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin is seeking a new trial.
A warden convicted of eight counts of sexual abuse during his tenure at the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin is seeking a new trial.
New details revealed about Dublin prison cook who fondled woman in pantry
More details were revealed around the actions and childhood background of former Dublin prison cook, Enrique Chavez, who admitted to fondling a woman in a food pantry ahead of his sentencing this week.
More details were revealed around the actions and childhood background of former Dublin prison cook, Enrique Chavez, who admitted to fondling a woman in a food pantry ahead of his sentencing this week.
Convicted former Dublin prison warden has new lawyer days after guilty verdict
Ray J. Garcia asked to have a new lawyer represent him for his sentencing, four days after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing at least three women while he was warden at the prison in Dublin.
Ray J. Garcia asked to have a new lawyer represent him for his sentencing, four days after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing at least three women while he was warden at the prison in Dublin.
Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras
A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves.
A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves.
U.S. senator finds rampant sexual abuse of women in prisons from California to NY
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
Senators want answers in wake of AP’s prison investigations
Prison workers and union officials, angered by the AP’s investigation into deputy western regional director Ray Hinkle and the agency’s response defending him.
Prison workers and union officials, angered by the AP’s investigation into deputy western regional director Ray Hinkle and the agency’s response defending him.
U.S. Rep. Swalwell demands Dublin prison provide immediate legal, mental health services to women
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sent a letter Friday to the new warden of FCI Dublin asking her why it appears incarcerated women are facing "significant barriers" in talking to their lawyers and demanding that this unconstitutional practice changes immediately.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sent a letter Friday to the new warden of FCI Dublin asking her why it appears incarcerated women are facing "significant barriers" in talking to their lawyers and demanding that this unconstitutional practice changes immediately.
Dublin prison warden sex abuse trial: How the jury came to its guilty verdict
The jury foreman in the FCI Dublin warden trial spoke exclusively about how he and his peers found Ray J. Garcia guilty of sex abuse.
The jury foreman in the FCI Dublin warden trial spoke exclusively about how he and his peers found Ray J. Garcia guilty of sex abuse.
AP Investigation: Former FCI Dublin prison boss beat inmates, climbed ranks
Thomas Ray Hinkle, a high-ranking federal Bureau of Prisons official, was sent to restore order and trust at a women’s prison wracked by a deplorable scandal. Instead, workers say, he left the federal lockup in Dublin, California, even more broken.
Thomas Ray Hinkle, a high-ranking federal Bureau of Prisons official, was sent to restore order and trust at a women’s prison wracked by a deplorable scandal. Instead, workers say, he left the federal lockup in Dublin, California, even more broken.
Former Dublin prison warden found guilty of sex abuse charges
An Oakland jury on Thursday found the former warden of a federal all-women's prison guilty of eight counts of sexual abuse and lying to the FBI in an abuse of power case that has repercussions around the country.
An Oakland jury on Thursday found the former warden of a federal all-women's prison guilty of eight counts of sexual abuse and lying to the FBI in an abuse of power case that has repercussions around the country.