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The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether prisoners, including those who allege sexual abuse, have the right to a jury trial when prison officials claim they failed to follow grievance procedures.
FCI Dublin, a federal women’s prison in California, was shut down in April 2024 after years of rampant sexual abuse by staff. This timeline traces the decades of misconduct, legal battles, and the fight for justice that led to its closure. Despite the prison’s shutdown, survivors continue to seek accountability and reform within the U.S. correctional system.
San Diego County faces lawsuits from individuals who allege they were sexually abused by probation officers while in juvenile detention. The lawsuits claim systemic failures allowed abuse to persist for decades, despite complaints from victims.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Director Joe O’Leary on administrative leave amid an investigation into widespread allegations of sexual abuse at state-run youth correctional facilities. With lawsuits exposing systemic abuse and failures in oversight, this case raises urgent concerns about the safety of incarcerated youth and the accountability of state agencies.
More than 100 new lawsuits have been filed against Illinois juvenile detention centers, bringing the total to 800, as survivors allege years of systemic sexual abuse and government inaction.
A new class-action lawsuit accuses California prison gynecologist Dr. Scott Lee of years of sexual abuse against incarcerated women while prison officials ignored complaints. Survivors are now taking legal action to hold him and the state accountable.
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has agreed to a historic $115M settlement with survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, known as the “rape club.” Learn about the monetary payout, systemic reforms, and ongoing fight for justice.