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.
Oakland police investigate early morning homicide
Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.
Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.
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.
Bay Area dad reunites with kids who were allegedly abducted, held overseas
Gaya Viaan is celebrating spending time with his two children again after his ex-wife allegedly kidnapped and held them abroad for two years.
Gaya Viaan is celebrating spending time with his two children again after his ex-wife allegedly kidnapped and held them abroad for two years.
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.
Sex abuse charges against former FCI Dublin prison warden now in hands of jury
A jury on Tuesday began deliberating the federal sex abuse case against the former warden of FCI Dublin, Ray J. Garcia. "He lied through his teeth," the prosecutor said.
A jury on Tuesday began deliberating the federal sex abuse case against the former warden of FCI Dublin, Ray J. Garcia. "He lied through his teeth," the prosecutor said.
Ex-FCI Dublin warden testifies he made mistake with naked video chats
Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of FCI Dublin testified that he made a mistake when he had naked video chats with a woman who was in the custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons while she was in a halfway house in Alaska.
Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of FCI Dublin testified that he made a mistake when he had naked video chats with a woman who was in the custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons while she was in a halfway house in Alaska.
3 FCI Dublin officers put on leave as warden's sex abuse trial got underway
Three correctional officers at FCI Dublin were placed on paid administrative leave in the last two weeks.
Three correctional officers at FCI Dublin were placed on paid administrative leave in the last two weeks.
Former FCI Dublin prison warden tries to explain naked photos on his laptop
Taking the stand on his own behalf, former FCI Dublin Warden Ray J. Garcia tried to explain why he had photos of a naked incarcerated woman on all fours in a cell room on his personal laptop.
Taking the stand on his own behalf, former FCI Dublin Warden Ray J. Garcia tried to explain why he had photos of a naked incarcerated woman on all fours in a cell room on his personal laptop.
Former FCI Dublin prison warden categorically denies any sexual abuse during trial
For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care.
For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care.
Retaliation is real, FCI Dublin prison psychologist testifies at warden sex trial
Many women and officers have testified that retaliation is real for reporting abuse at FCI Dublin. But these allegations were codified under oath in a courtroom in a sex abuse trial against former warden Ray J. Garcia.
Many women and officers have testified that retaliation is real for reporting abuse at FCI Dublin. But these allegations were codified under oath in a courtroom in a sex abuse trial against former warden Ray J. Garcia.
Security cameras, 'dead spots' at heart of sex abuse trial of ex-Dublin prison warden
Security cameras, or rather the lack thereof, and the many dead spots of video coverage is a central theme of the sex abuse trial against the former warden, charged with fondling, groping and taking naked photos of at least three women incarcerated under his care at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin.
Security cameras, or rather the lack thereof, and the many dead spots of video coverage is a central theme of the sex abuse trial against the former warden, charged with fondling, groping and taking naked photos of at least three women incarcerated under his care at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin.
Woman testifies Dublin prison doesn't follow rape elimination law
The first witness to testify against the former warden of the federal prison in Dublin said that the culture of the all-women's facility is that of sex abuse and retaliation – and there's no effort to change it.
The first witness to testify against the former warden of the federal prison in Dublin said that the culture of the all-women's facility is that of sex abuse and retaliation – and there's no effort to change it.
Ex-FCI Dublin prison warden went from 'sweet to pornographic,' victim says at sex abuse trial
On the first day of an unprecedented sex abuse trial of a former warden of the all-women's federal prison in Dublin, an incarcerated woman told the jury that Ray J. Garcia went from being a "sweet gentleman to pornographic" in his exchanges with her.
On the first day of an unprecedented sex abuse trial of a former warden of the all-women's federal prison in Dublin, an incarcerated woman told the jury that Ray J. Garcia went from being a "sweet gentleman to pornographic" in his exchanges with her.
Photos sealed to protect women's dignity during sex abuse trial of ex-FCI Dublin warden
When the trial for former FCI Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia begins on Monday, more than 50 sexually explicit photos will be sealed to protect the dignity of the incarcerated women who will testify that they were targets of his abuse.
When the trial for former FCI Dublin warden Ray J. Garcia begins on Monday, more than 50 sexually explicit photos will be sealed to protect the dignity of the incarcerated women who will testify that they were targets of his abuse.
Ex-FCI Dublin warden intends to testify at his sex abuse trial
Ray J. Garcia, former warden of FCI Dublin, intends to testify at his sex abuse trial. Evidence includes 27 photos of Garcia's penis found on his prison-issued cell phone, naked photographs of the women and calendar notations.
Ray J. Garcia, former warden of FCI Dublin, intends to testify at his sex abuse trial. Evidence includes 27 photos of Garcia's penis found on his prison-issued cell phone, naked photographs of the women and calendar notations.
Unleashed Force: Experts weigh how California could regulate K-9s
KTVU asked a number of former law enforcement officers and dog handlers, police dog trainers, civil rights attorneys and policy makers about how California could better regulate K-9s.
KTVU asked a number of former law enforcement officers and dog handlers, police dog trainers, civil rights attorneys and policy makers about how California could better regulate K-9s.
Ex-Dublin prison warden objects to jury seeing dozens of his X-rated photos
Prosecutors want to introduce 27 X-rated photos of former FCI Dublin Warden Ray Garcia and other images of the women he asked to get naked. The defense wants to allow only "two or three."
Prosecutors want to introduce 27 X-rated photos of former FCI Dublin Warden Ray Garcia and other images of the women he asked to get naked. The defense wants to allow only "two or three."