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Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

Al Jazeera

Oklahoma AG Requests Transfer Of Inmate For Execution

Oklahoma seeks transfer of death row inmate George John Hanson for execution following challenges with lethal injections and previous denials during Biden ...

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Oklahoma wants federal inmate transferred so he can be put to death

Oklahoma’s top prosecutor is asking the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer an inmate to state custody so that he can be executed for killing a 77-year-old woman in 1999

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Drug Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dies In Federal Custody

Learn about the life and criminal activities of Rayful Edmond, a notorious drug kingpin in Washington, D.C., during the 1980s crack epidemic.

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Bureau Of Prisons Settles 6M Lawsuits Over Sexual Abuse

Bureau of Prisons settles 6 million lawsuits over sexual abuse at a California women's prison, implementing reforms to prevent future incidents.

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US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct

The Independent UK

Bureau Of Prisons Announces Closure Of Troubled Facilities

Federal Bureau of Prisons closes troubled FCI Dublin, citing staffing shortages and infrastructure issues. Realigns with new facilities in Kentucky amid on...

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Justice Department announces sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal prisons and jails

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails, announcing sweeping reforms aimed at overhauling how mental health care is provided behind bars

The Independent UK

Diddy jail cell notes seized by prosecutors were ‘birthday reminders and inspirational quotes’

At an emergency hearing on Tuesday lawyers argued whether the materials seized by the Bureau of Prisons during a recent sweep of the music mogul’s cell should be subject to attorney-client privilege

The Independent UK

The Bureau of Prisons' Casual Cruelty to Families of Those Who Die Behind Bars

Families whose loved ones died in federal prisons describe outrageous delays in being notified, ignored phone calls, and troubling discrepancies in the official reports.

Reason

New Legislation Introduced To Address Inmate Sex Crimes Against Officers

The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act addresses sexual assault against federal corrections officers by inmates, with bipartisan support and measures for ...

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Law Enforcement Conducts Joint Operation At Brooklyn Federal Jail

Law enforcement operation at MDC Brooklyn where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held. No immediate threat. Jail faces scrutiny. Combs on suicide watch. Notable past ...

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Federal Agencies Launch Operation At Troubled NYC Detention Center

Federal agencies conduct an interagency operation at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to address safety concerns and improve conditions.

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Diddy’s troubled New York jail is targeted by federal investigators

Federal investigators launched an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is incarcerated

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Murders, mayhem and officer's gunfire lead to charges at Brooklyn jail where 'Diddy' is held

Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction plaguing the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up

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Bureau Of Prisons Addresses Issues At Troubled NYC Jail

Bureau of Prisons addresses staffing shortages and challenges at MDC Brooklyn amid increased scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Federal officials have increased staff in recent months at NY jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held

The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violence

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Issues And Concerns Surrounding MDC Brooklyn Federal Jail

Explore challenges faced by MDC Brooklyn, the only federal jail in NYC, and broader issues within the federal prison system.

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Inside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and deaths

Fighting to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs out of jail after his sex trafficking arrest, the music mogul’s lawyers highlighted a litany of horrors at the Brooklyn federal lockup where he was headed: horrific conditions, rampant violence and multiple deaths

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Federal Inmate Charged In Drug Mailing Conspiracy

Federal prison inmate and accomplices conspired to mail drugs, leading to tragic death of mailroom supervisor.

The Independent UK

3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail

A federal prison inmate and two other people are facing charges of conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California where a mailroom supervisor died last week after opening a letter that prosecutors say was laced with fentanyl and other substances

The Independent UK

Prison worker dies after coming into contact with unknown substance in mailroom

Marc Fischer had worked at the facility for more than 23 years when he died

The Independent UK

Worker's death at California federal prison investigated for possible fentanyl exposure, AP learns

A worker at a federal prison in California has died and investigators are examining whether he was exposed to fentanyl shortly before his death

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President Biden Signs Bill To Strengthen Federal Prison Oversight

President Biden signs bill to enhance oversight of federal Bureau of Prisons, addressing corruption and abuse.

The Independent UK

Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after reporting by The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption, failures and abuse in the federal prison system

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