Inside FCI Thomson: The written testimony that helped ignite a national movement.

This investigative exposé was compiled by the Loved Ones Coalition (LOC), a national network of families directly impacted by the federal prison system. It is based on first-hand testimony, insider tips, meal logs, survivor statements, and documented correspondence from inside FCI Thomson. Every claim in this report is backed by evidence and available for corroboration upon request.

What you are about to read exposes a pattern of premeditated lockdowns, starvation-level food deprivation, abuse of power, and targeted federal retaliation. This is not speculation. It’s a documented pattern—and it demands national accountability.

HISTORY OF FCI THOMSON — AND HOW THIS ALL STARTED

FCI Thomson wasn’t supposed to be like this.
It wasn’t supposed to be a place where people are starved, silenced, and medically neglected. But that’s exactly what it’s become.
This prison was built in 2001 as a high-security federal penitentiary—a USP, meant to hold the most dangerous men in the system. But for years, it sat nearly empty. Political fights, budget issues—whatever the reason, it wasn’t being used.
Then in 2012, the federal government officially bought it and said it would help reduce overcrowding. That was the excuse. But what really happened next only made things worse.
In 2019, the Bureau of Prisons started quietly transferring men into Thomson from Lewisburg, where they had been running one of the most violent and abusive prison programs in the country: the Special Management Unit (SMU). Instead of ending the abuse, they just moved it here.
The SMU was known for:
● Beatings

● Four-point restraints for hours or days

● Forcing people to live in cells with men who had threatened or hurt them

● Using food, mail, and movement as punishment

● Ignoring medical issues until people collapsed

Men who survived it called the scars on their wrists and ankles “Thomson Tattoos.”
In 2023, after years of reports, lawsuits, media stories, and pressure from advocates, the Bureau of Prisons finally shut the SMU down. But here’s the truth:
They never stopped the abuse. They just stopped calling it the SMU.
They kept the same staff. The same practices. The same silence.
By the time my husband was sent to Thomson in late 2023, it was no longer labeled a high-security prison—it was supposed to be for low-security inmates. But everything about it still operated like a penitentiary. And that’s what they sent him into.
All he was charged with was illegal reentry into the United States—he had tried to come back home to me and our family. That’s it. No violence. No threat. And for that, he was sentenced to 30 months at FCI Thomson.
And from the moment he got there, we started to see the same patterns families had been warning about:
● Lockdowns with no explanation

● Mail coming back unopened

● Appointments canceled with no rescheduling

● Starvation-level food during lockdowns

● Medical neglect that turns into medical emergencies

That’s when I knew we weren’t just dealing with one bad week. This wasn’t just a hard facility. This was intentional. This was a pattern.
And it wasn’t just happening to him.
That’s when the Loved Ones Coalition was born.
Because we were done watching people suffer while the BOP lied to the public.
We built a network. We started collecting stories. We started tracking dates. We started seeing how this all connected.
And we’re not letting go of this now. Not until the truth is exposed and every single man still inside those walls knows someone is fighting for them.

PRE-PLANNED LOCKDOWNS — AND WE KNEW BEFORE IT EVEN HAPPENED

On March 31st, I got a tip. It came from someone on the inside—someone who knew what was about to go down.

“They’re locking down April 16th.”

And like every time before, they were right.

This wasn’t some rumor. This wasn’t gossip. This came from people who work there—people who are tired of watching this place run like a war zone. I saved it. Timestamped it. Filed it.

Because I’ve been tracking this for a long time.

Then April 16th comes, and just like we were told, FCI Thomson locks down. But before all the staff were even taken to the hospital, articles were already out.

Less than 50 minutes in, they had press coverage ready to go—

“17 officers exposed to a foreign substance.”

“Emergency in the mailroom.”

“Lockdown for staff safety.”

That’s how fast the media went up. And right behind it came a full-blown press release with Congressman Eric Sorensen front and center, standing with staff, praising the BOP, repeating their narrative.

Not one of them mentioned the men inside.

Not one headline said:

That they’d be locked in a cell for over 3 weeks
That they’d go days without toilet paper or showers
That they’d eat spoiled food and have no commissary
That all communication would be cut—no phones, no mail, no tablets, nothing
That legal access would be blocked, and medical care delayed until emergencies

Nobody said any of that.

They acted like this was a sudden emergency.

But if that were true—why did we know the lockdown date two weeks ahead of time?

And why did we get another tip on May 1st telling us,

“It’ll lift May 7th.”

And guess what? It did.

These aren’t reactions. These are operations.

It’s all part of the playbook. Lock it down, control the narrative, drop a press release, and keep the public focused on staff safety—never the people inside.

And let’s be honest: half these men aren’t even supposed to be in a prison like this.

They’re low-security. They should be in open dorms, not behind locked doors, not being punished for something they had nothing to do with.

They shouldn’t be starving. They shouldn’t be cut off from their kids.

They shouldn’t be locked in dark rooms for 24 hours a day.

But that’s what happens at FCI Thomson.

And we’re not going to stop calling it out.

Because if the public’s only getting half the story, we’ll make sure they hear the rest.

APRIL 2025 LOCKDOWN — THIS IS WHAT THEY LIVED THROUGH

On April 17, 2025, FCI Thomson issued a formal bulletin announcing the prison was on lockdown as of April 16, citing “recent incidents with hard contraband.”
This wasn’t a surprise.
We were tipped off more than two weeks earlier — on March 31 — that a lockdown would begin April 16. And that’s exactly what happened.
The bulletin laid out a plan:
● Men would remain locked in their cells

● Showers would be allowed “three times per week” (they weren’t)

● Meals would be delivered inside the unit

● Visitation was canceled

● No one was allowed to open their own door or move without an escort

This wasn’t a sudden safety response. It was a pre-written, top-down policy.
And what unfolded inside those cells was not just restrictive — it was abusive.

Basic Needs Were Denied — Starting With Commissary
The moment lockdown began, commissary was completely shut down.
Men had no access to hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, or supplemental food. They couldn’t buy:
● Toilet paper

● Toothpaste

● Soap or deodorant

● Snacks or nutrition

● Tylenol or basic pain relief

When the items they had ran out, they were given nothing.
According to the internal bulletin, laundry and commissary did not resume until weeks into the lockdown. When it did:
● It followed a strict unit-by-unit schedule

● F-Unit, among others, was never called at all

● Slips were handed out, but many were never picked up

● Requested items were often unavailable

This wasn’t a temporary disruption. This was a deliberate shutdown of all basic access.
When toilet paper ran out — which it did — men wiped with wrappers, socks, or went without.
There was no soap to wash with. No food to fall back on when trays came spoiled.
No way to get Tylenol or allergy meds or anything else that might help.
And this didn’t just happen in April. It happens every lockdown.

Showers Were Promised — But Denied
The April 17 bulletin claimed that showers would happen three times per week, but that didn’t match reality.
● Some men went 8 full days without a shower

● Units weren’t called

● Staff didn’t come

● There was no explanation — just silence

These are low-security men in dorm-style housing, but they were locked down in cells like a penitentiary.
And no one checked when basic hygiene access was taken away for over a week.

The Food Was Rotten, Moldy, and Never Enough
Meals during the lockdown were sack lunches — not trays — and they often didn’t meet nutritional standards:
● Portions were missing — milk, fruit, full proteins

● Bologna was warped, slimy, and discolored

● Bread had visible mold

● Apples were soft and rotting

● Milk was either expired or didn’t show up

One man said the bologna looked like it had been left out in the sun.
Another said the smell of the tray made him gag before he took a bite.
And with commissary shut down, there were no alternatives.
If you couldn’t eat it, you went hungry.

Mail Was Suspended — Officially
On April 21, 2025, the prison issued a mail bulletin officially stating that all incoming mail was “placed on pause until further notice.”
That meant:
● No letters from families

● No legal mail or court communication

● No ability to send or receive documents or proof

● No information coming in or out

Even legal correspondence was held, returned, or ignored.
Families had no idea their mail was being blocked.
Lawyers couldn’t reach their clients.
And incarcerated people were completely silenced.

Medical Appointments Canceled — Until It Became an Emergency
One man — stocky, heavy build — had been dealing with a hernia for months.
He and his family had pushed hard to get him seen by medical staff, and after long delays, he was finally approved for an appointment.
But that appointment was canceled because of the lockdown.
While locked in his cell, his condition worsened.
He began vomiting, couldn’t eat, and couldn’t stand.
His cellmate kept pressing the emergency button, scared he was going to die.
Eventually, two small female officers came, but they couldn’t lift him. He stayed on the floor for hours before anyone else came.
After the lockdown ended, he was finally seen. His hernia was so infected and advanced that he had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery and antibiotics.
He was supposed to be transferred to a minimum-security camp — but now, because of the damage caused during the lockdown, he has to remain at FCI Thomson to recover under medical hold.
His appointment had been set.
He was ready for transfer.
And the system let it spiral into crisis.

These Are Low-Security Men — Why Are They Being Treated Like This?
Everyone housed at FCI Thomson is low-security.
They were not sentenced to:
● Being locked in rooms for weeks

● Missing medical care

● Living without showers or hygiene

● Having no access to food, mail, legal help, or communication

● Being held in total silence with no way to reach their families

And yet, this happens again and again.
Thomson is still being run like a high-security penitentiary — even though that’s not what it is.
And no one is stopping it.

And They Knew It Was Coming
This was not a spontaneous emergency.
We were tipped off on March 31 that FCI Thomson would lock down on April 16.
That’s exactly what happened.
So if they knew:
● Why didn’t they plan for it?

● Why wasn’t hygiene distributed in advance?

● Why weren’t medical appointments protected?

● Why did families get no notice, no call, no update?

They knew. And they did nothing.

This Isn’t Just April — This Is the Pattern
This wasn’t the first time. It was the fourth lockdown in 2025, and the seventh since January 2024.
Every time:
● The facility locks down

● People are isolated and stripped of rights

● Mail stops

● Hygiene stops

● Food is cut back

● No one hears from their loved one

● The press gets a short staff-safety statement

● The BOP pushes for more funding, policy changes, or overtime

But no one talks about:
● The abuse

● The mental health damage

● The suicidal thoughts

● The families destroyed by fear and silence

● The retaliation for speaking up

These men were never supposed to be treated like this.
They are low-level offenders, locked down and used as pawns.
This isn’t safety.
This isn’t policy.
This is deliberate abuse.
And now it’s on record.

MEDICAL NEGLECT + MANIPULATION

At FCI Thomson, getting medical care isn’t just slow — it’s a battle. And in too many cases, it’s a battle that people lose.
We’re not talking about backed-up appointments or long waitlists. We’re talking about:
● Men in pain for months with no follow-up

● Approved appointments canceled without reason

● Serious symptoms ignored until they become emergencies

● Mental health breakdowns met with punishment

● And a complete lack of rehabilitation, programming, or support

This isn’t neglect by accident. It’s neglect by design — and it’s being used as a tool to break people down, silence them, and make families give up.

Delays That Turn Into Damage
We’ve received dozens of testimonies describing men waiting months to be seen for serious medical issues.
People have reported:
● Swelling, vomiting, chronic pain, breathing issues, and dental infections going untreated

● Asthma inhalers and prescriptions running out and never refilled

● Chest pain dismissed with “write another sick call”

● Dental abscesses left to spread through the jaw

● No follow-up after men pass out or collapse

By the time some of these men are seen, they’ve already lost weight, missed weeks of sleep, and are in worse shape than when they started. And the only thing they hear back from staff is: “It’s a process.”

Appointments Canceled — Especially During Lockdowns
Medical appointments that men wait months for are often canceled the moment the facility locks down.
There’s no triage, no rescheduling, no protection for pre-scheduled care.
● Men with chronic conditions go without

● Emergencies are ignored until they can’t be

● Entire units report not seeing medical staff for weeks at a time

During the April 2025 lockdown, multiple men had appointments canceled that were never rescheduled. One ended in emergency hospitalization. Another was placed on antibiotics only after collapsing.
There is no system to protect people in medical need during lockdown. There is only silence — and the consequences fall on the people inside.

“Cleared by Medical” — Used to Deny and Cover Up
One of the most disturbing things we’ve tracked is the use of the phrase:
“Cleared by medical.”
It’s used to:
● Justify putting someone in SHU

● Deny responsibility after force or restraint

● Avoid hospital transport

● Dismiss serious complaints as “manipulation”

● Claim someone is “okay” — even if they’ve never been examined

Several men have reported being “cleared” by medical when they never saw a provider. Others were told their pain was “behavioral.” We’ve even heard of men vomiting blood being told to “write another sick call” after being “cleared.”
It’s not a health system. It’s a liability shield.

Mental Health? There Is No Mental Health Care
There is no consistent trauma care.
There is no therapy.
There is no reentry-based support.
At Thomson, mental health “care” looks like this:
● Observation cages

● Sleeping pills

● Isolation

● SHU placement

● And, in many cases, mockery and retaliation

Men who are struggling emotionally are often punished instead of helped. They’re told to “man up,” or they’re written up.
Some have been placed in empty cells under “watch” instead of getting treatment. Others say they’ve begged to speak with someone and were ignored for days.
The mental health toll on families is just as real. Loved ones on the outside are watching husbands, sons, and fathers break down, and there’s no one to call, no one to answer, and no help coming.

No Consistent Programming, No Rehabilitation
This is supposed to be a low-security facility.
These men are supposed to be preparing for reentry. They should be offered:
● Education

● Vocational training

● Faith-based support

● Consistent rehabilitation and programming

Instead, they’re sitting in locked cells — with nothing.
There is no consistent programming. No routine. No schedule that families can rely on. And when lockdowns hit, every ounce of support disappears. When lockdowns end, programming doesn’t resume. Staff don’t update anyone. Men sit in limbo.
They’re not being helped to get better.
They’re being set up to come out worse.

Families Have to Become the Advocates — or Nothing Happens
We’ve seen it firsthand:
● BP-8s and BP-9s ignored or denied

● Medical requests thrown out

● Staff brushing people off with “there’s nothing we can do”

● Families calling the regional office, BOP, OIG, and still getting no answers

The only time something moves is when a family steps in, fights, and refuses to stop.
But even then, they’re warned about retaliation.
Some families have become case managers, lawyers, and crisis responders — all while carrying the emotional weight of knowing their loved one is suffering alone.
No family should have to become a medical advocate just to keep someone alive.
But that’s what it’s come to at FCI Thomson.

This Is Not a Staffing Problem — This Is a Human Rights Crisis
The Bureau of Prisons blames “understaffing” for all of this.
But it doesn’t take a full medical team to:
● Refill medication

● Answer a sick call

● Keep an appointment on the calendar

● Provide hygiene

● Or just tell the truth when someone is in pain

This isn’t about staffing.
It’s about power.
And at FCI Thomson, medical neglect is being used as a weapon — to punish, isolate, break people down, and keep families in fear.
This isn’t rehabilitation.
It’s deterioration.
And we are documenting every word of it.

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE WAR ON HOPE

The Bureau of Prisons claims to provide “access to mental health care” and “opportunities for successful reentry.”
But inside FCI Thomson, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
This isn’t just a prison that ignores mental health. It’s a prison that creates mental health crises — then uses silence, retaliation, and lockdowns to push people past their breaking point.
And the effects?
They don’t stop at the barbed wire.
They reach into homes, marriages, and family lines — causing long-term trauma for everyone involved.

Mental Health Isn’t Supported — It’s Punished
Men at Thomson have reported:
● Begging to speak with someone and being ignored

● Being told to “write a sick call” for emotional distress

● Being mocked when they admit they’re depressed or suicidal

● Being sent to “observation” cages, stripped of everything, instead of being treated

● Having their cries for help written off as “manipulative behavior”

If they keep asking? They risk a write-up. Or worse — the SHU.
At this facility, breaking down emotionally is seen as a disciplinary risk, not a medical concern.
There is no therapy.
There are no trauma counselors.
There is no treatment plan.
There is silence.
And that silence is breaking people from the inside out.

Isolation Is Making People Mentally Ill
Lockdowns at Thomson don’t just restrict movement — they remove everything that keeps a person mentally grounded.
● No calls

● No contact

● No stimulation

● No sunlight

● No updates

● No end in sight

Some men are placed in cells where the lights are on 24/7. Others are kept in darkness. Some go weeks without seeing another face besides their cellmate — if they have one.
This is not just mentally hard. It’s psychological abuse.
And for men who already struggle with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression — it can become deadly.
We’ve had multiple reports of:
● Men talking to themselves

● Pacing in circles for hours

● Rocking in bed, refusing food

● Losing track of time, date, memory

● Expressing suicidal thoughts with no mental health follow-up

And each time it happens, the pattern repeats:
Silence. Dismissal. Discipline.

There Is No Faith-Based or Emotional Support Structure
Thomson offers no consistent access to:
● Pastoral care

● Group prayer

● Chapel programs

● Trauma-informed spaces

● Grief support

● Emotional de-escalation tools

Men who have lost loved ones while incarcerated have had no one to speak with.
Others have turned to their faith for comfort, only to be locked down with no access to religious materials, programming, or spiritual leaders.
There is no environment for healing.
Only survival.
And even that is being tested.

Families Are Breaking Down, Too
This trauma doesn’t stop with the person inside.
Wives, mothers, children, siblings — they’re all carrying the weight of this system, too.
● Weeks without a call

● Mail returned without warning

● Legal deadlines missed

● Watching a loved one go from healthy to sick, strong to mentally fading

● Seeing someone you love talk less, lose hope, or say they don’t want to wake up anymore

We’ve seen firsthand what this does to people:
● Anxiety attacks when the phone doesn’t ring

● Panic when you hear the word “lockdown” again

● Constant fear that something happened and you’ll never know

● And deep emotional exhaustion that no one outside this fight fully understands

Some women are raising kids through glass and phone lines.
Some are grieving men they haven’t even lost yet — because the person they knew is slipping away in front of them.

This Is a War on Hope
Thomson doesn’t just take away freedom.
It takes away purpose, connection, faith, and the belief that anything will get better.
And that’s exactly the point.
Because when people lose hope, they stop fighting.
They stop filing complaints.
They stop pushing back.
They stop asking for care.
They give up.
But we haven’t.
Because we see what this place is doing.
We see how it’s tearing people down emotionally and spiritually.
And we’re calling it what it is: a war on hope — and a violation of everything the BOP claims to stand for.

RETALIATION, TRANSFERS, AND SILENCE AS A WEAPON

At FCI Thomson, the message is clear:
If you speak up — you pay for it.
Whether you’re a man inside filing a grievance or a family member outside pushing for answers, the result is often the same:
Retaliation. Reassignment. Rejection. Silence.
The system doesn’t just ignore complaints — it punishes them.
And that punishment doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet things that cut deepest.

Filing a Grievance Can Cost You Everything
Men who file BP-8s or BP-9s are often met with:
● Sudden cell searches

● False incident reports

● Transferred out of nowhere — even while awaiting medical or legal matters

● Moved to the SHU without explanation

● Labeled “problematic” on staff paperwork

We’ve seen men who asked for help with medical issues end up in segregation.
We’ve seen men moved from low-level units into harsher environments — right after calling out abuse.
We’ve seen men silenced, written up, or put under investigation just for asking why they were denied a phone call.
In one case, a man waited months for a medical appointment, finally got it, and when his family asked why it was canceled — he was transferred.
No notice. No follow-up. No reason.
It doesn’t matter if they’re telling the truth.
The system sees advocacy as a threat — and it crushes threats fast.

Transfers Are Used to Silence and Disappear People
One of the most common tactics used at FCI Thomson is what we call “quiet removal.”
● If someone speaks out too much

● If a family member gets attention online

● If a report is filed with the BOP, OIG, or media

Suddenly, the person involved is shipped out.
They’re:
● Sent across the country

● Given no warning

● Ripped away from the medical or legal process they were in the middle of

● Sometimes placed in harsher, more isolated environments like USP facilities

● Separated from the only support system they have — their family

It’s not random. It’s targeted.
And it works — because people are afraid to lose what little they’ve got left.

Loved Ones Are Being Flagged, Ignored, and Frozen Out
Families trying to advocate for their incarcerated loved ones have also reported:
● Staff refusing to return phone calls

● Voicemails left unacknowledged

● Mail mysteriously stopped or slowed

● Security screenings suddenly triggered when trying to visit

● Legal materials being denied or delayed

Some of us have been told flat-out: “You’re not on the list,” even when we were.
Others were warned: “You’re not helping his case by making noise.”
But let’s be clear:
It’s not about helping or hurting a case. It’s about power.
When family members start asking questions, the system starts protecting itself.
And it does that by closing the doors.

Media Silence and PR Manipulation Keeps the Public in the Dark
Every time there’s a lockdown, death, or abuse scandal at FCI Thomson, we watch the same playbook roll out:

A short statement about “safety” or “contraband”
A narrative focused on staff conditions, not incarcerated people
A local news cycle that fades within 48 hours
No mention of the harm happening to the men inside
No follow-up. No accountability. No truth.

Meanwhile, people are starving, rotting in SHU, or being sent away for asking where their mail went.
The Bureau knows how to control the public story.
And inside? They control it with silence.

Silence Is Not a Passive Condition — It’s a Weapon
When a man is denied his mail — that’s not paperwork. That’s punishment.
When a family member is blocked from visiting — that’s not oversight. That’s control.
When a medical appointment is canceled after an OIG complaint — that’s not logistics. That’s retaliation.
When a transfer happens after someone’s story hits the media — that’s not coincidence. That’s targeting.
And when none of it is documented, reported, or investigated?
That’s not bureaucracy. That’s by design.
Silence isn’t just a lack of response.
It’s a tool. A strategy. A weapon.
And the goal is simple:
Make the men inside stop speaking.
Make the families outside stop fighting.
And let the abuse continue without consequence.

THE LOCKDOWN ECONOMY — OVERTIME, STAFFING, AND PROFIT

If you want to understand why lockdowns keep happening at FCI Thomson, you have to understand what’s actually being protected.
Because it’s not people.
It’s not public safety.
And it’s definitely not rehabilitation.
What’s being protected is the narrative.
That this is a prison too dangerous to function — and too underfunded to fix.
That everything is out of control, so lockdown is the only option.
That the only solution is more staff, more money, more time.
But here’s the truth:
This isn’t a facility in crisis. This is a facility in collapse.
And lockdowns aren’t about safety — they’re about survival.

Staff Say They’re Underpaid — But No One’s Leaving
Let’s be clear. The staff themselves say it:
● They’re underpaid

● They’re exhausted

● They feel unsafe

● They don’t want to work overtime

● They’re constantly short-staffed

● They say they earn less than fast food workers

And yet… they stay.
They don’t leave.
They don’t apply out.
They don’t push for systemic change.
They just complain — and clock in.
The same people who say this place is “too dangerous” to function also say they can’t afford to quit.
So instead of fixing it, the culture becomes one of resentment, burnout, and blame — while the men inside suffer the consequences.

No One Wants to Work Here — And It Shows
Across the Bureau of Prisons, staffing is at a crisis point — but FCI Thomson is one of the worst.
Why?
Because who in their right mind wants to work somewhere where:
● 17 staff reportedly overdosed on duty

● Lockdowns happen every few weeks

● The union is in the press saying it’s unsafe, chaotic, and underfunded

● And headlines constantly highlight abuse, death, or neglect

The result?
● Recruitment is a joke

● Training is minimal

● Morale is non-existent

● And those who remain are either too stuck, too scared, or too bitter to care

The Bureau created this mess.
Now it can’t even pay people enough to stay in it.

Lock a Door and Walk Away — That’s Not Corrections
When you lock men in cells for 21 days, cancel programs, stop communication, and don’t provide any services —
You are not functioning as a correctional officer.
You are functioning as a security guard.
There is no rehabilitation happening.
No case management.
No educational support.
No reentry preparation.
No structure.
No human contact.
Just silence, control, and keys.
And yet, staff still go to the press demanding better pay — saying their work is dangerous and specialized.
But let’s be honest:
If your whole job is locking a steel door and walking away, you’re not correcting anything.
You’re warehousing people.
And you’re doing it for a paycheck that’s bigger when things get worse.

Lockdowns Are Buying Time — Not Solving Anything
The Bureau doesn’t have a plan for Thomson.
The region doesn’t have a plan.
The union doesn’t have a plan.
What they have are lockdowns.
Because lockdowns:
● Buy time when they don’t have staff

● Stop communication when complaints start building

● Slow down medical, programming, and grievance filings

● Prevent the public from hearing what’s really going on

Every time things spiral, they lock the place down — then blame staff shortages and push for more money.
But money’s not fixing this.
It’s just covering up failure.

This Is the Lockdown Economy
Lockdowns are no longer a “last resort.”
At Thomson, they’ve become a routine part of how the place functions — because without them, the dysfunction becomes visible.
When things get bad, they lock the doors, silence the men, and ride out the storm.
And then they ask for:
● More funding

● More staff

● More public sympathy

● More time

Meanwhile, families are in the dark.
Men are falling apart mentally and physically.
Programs are dead.
Medical care is nonexistent.
And the same people who call it “too dangerous to function” keep showing up — because they’re stuck, too.
This is the lockdown economy.
And everyone inside is paying the price for a system that no longer works.

LEGAL MAIL, DELIBERATE DELAYS, AND CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS

Legal mail is supposed to be sacred.
It’s supposed to be protected.
And it’s supposed to be delivered — no matter what.
But at FCI Thomson, legal mail is being:
● Rejected

● Delayed

● Returned unopened

● Marked “refused” or “no longer here” even when the person is present

● And, in some cases, interfered with by staff on purpose

This is not an isolated problem.
It’s a pattern.
And it’s a violation of constitutional rights — plain and simple.

Legal Mail Is Being Sent Back — Even When It’s Timely and Valid
Families and attorneys have sent:
● Certified legal mail

● Time-sensitive court materials

● Reentry planning documents

● Support letters

● Parole updates

● Compassionate release applications

And in return? They’ve received:
● No delivery confirmation

● Returned mail marked “unauthorized” or “undeliverable”

● Letters labeled “refused” by men who never refused anything

● Silence — with no notice, no appeal, and no accountability

Some families only found out their legal mail was never received after a missed deadline.
Others were told to “just resend it” with no explanation for why it was rejected the first time.
This isn’t miscommunication.
It’s obstruction.

Staff Are Opening or Blocking Legal Mail Without Cause
According to BOP policy, legal mail must be:
● Clearly marked

● Opened in front of the recipient

● Delivered in a timely manner

But at FCI Thomson, we’ve received credible reports of:
● Legal mail being opened in the mailroom

● Staff reading or photocopying documents before delivery

● Letters arriving weeks late — if they arrive at all

● Men being told their mail “wasn’t legal” and denied access altogether

In some cases, even envelopes sent directly from attorneys have been tossed back.
And when the men inside file grievances or request proof?
They’re ignored. Or retaliated against.
This is not just a mailroom issue — this is interference with due process.

Lockdowns Are Being Used to Justify Blocking Legal Mail
During the April 2025 lockdown, FCI Thomson issued an official bulletin stating that all incoming mail was “paused until further notice.”
That included:
● Letters

● Legal packets

● Support documentation

● Mail from attorneys

● Mail from the courts

● Mail from loved ones with deadlines or critical content

No timeline was given.
No follow-up ever came.
No communication to families was made.
Legal access was cut off for over three weeks, with zero explanation and zero effort to preserve rights or timelines.
This is unconstitutional.
And it has now happened during multiple lockdowns, with repeat consequences for people whose freedom, cases, and reentry rely on access to information.

Grievances About Mail Are Ignored or Result in Retaliation
When men inside try to push back, they’re met with:
● Threats

● Write-ups

● Delayed responses

● Or silent rejections

When families try to escalate the issue through the warden, BOP, or regional —
No one answers.
No tracking numbers are acknowledged.
No explanations are given.
No process is upheld.
The Bureau claims to support access to the courts.
But what we’re seeing at FCI Thomson is the systematic breakdown of that right — and it’s being carried out in full view.

This Is a Constitutional Violation — Not a Clerical Error
The right to legal access is protected by:
● The First Amendment

● The Sixth Amendment

● The Fourteenth Amendment

● And BOP’s own internal policies

What’s happening at Thomson isn’t a paperwork backlog.
It’s a pattern of deliberate obstruction:
● Holding mail during lockdowns

● Returning valid legal materials

● Opening confidential letters

● Refusing to deliver items based on content or sender

● And refusing to explain or document why

And every single one of these actions violates the Constitution.

The Courts Will Not Hear What the Prison Keeps Silenced
By denying legal mail, delaying materials, and silencing communication:
● Deadlines are missed

● Relief is lost

● Evidence disappears

● Men stay in longer than they should

● And families are left scrambling to repair damage that should never have happened

This is not just about mail.
This is about:
● Access to counsel

● Freedom from illegal detention

● Due process

● Equal protection

● Accountability in a system that depends on silence to survive

And at FCI Thomson, that silence is enforced — one rejected envelope at a time.

ISOLATION, SHU ABUSE, AND THE WEAPONIZATION OF MENTAL DETERIORATION

At FCI Thomson, the SHU isn’t used as a last resort.
It’s used as a control strategy.
People are thrown in the SHU not just for disciplinary infractions, but for:
● Asking for medical care

● Filing complaints

● Speaking up about mistreatment

● Talking to media

● Or just being on someone’s radar

And once they’re in —
There’s no process. No answers. No accountability.
Just months of isolation, silence, and psychological breakdown.

Men Are Disappearing Into the SHU Without Explanation
We’ve tracked multiple cases where men were sent to the SHU:
● With no incident report

● With no formal charges

● Without being told why

● And with no set timeline for release

In one case, a man spent over 8 months in the SHU without ever being told the reason. He was left in his cell 24/7, denied recreation, legal materials, and consistent mail. His mental health deteriorated rapidly — and when his family began asking questions, he was transferred.
This is not accountability. This is punishment for being visible.

The Conditions in the SHU Are Designed to Break People Down
Inside the SHU at Thomson, men are reporting:
● 24/7 bright lights

● No access to books or basic hygiene

● Cells so cold you can see your breath

● No recreation for weeks at a time

● Spoiled food slid under the door

● No regular communication with staff

Some men are left in these conditions with no cellmate, meaning zero human contact for weeks or months.
Others are left with cellmates in medical or psychological crisis — with no way to call for help.
The SHU doesn’t manage behavior.
It crushes it.

Mental Health Declines Rapidly — And That’s the Point
We have documented reports of men:
● Talking to themselves

● Refusing food

● Pacing until their feet swell

● Forgetting what day it is

● Asking to hurt themselves just to get seen by medical

● Having spiritual or emotional breakdowns with no support at all

And when they ask for help?
They’re told to file a sick slip.
If they push too hard, they’re written up or kept in longer.
This is not about safety.
This is about control — and mental deterioration is being used as a weapon.

Paperwork Is Delayed to Justify Keeping Men in Longer
In the SHU, delays are baked into the process. Men are told:
● “We haven’t finished the investigation.”

● “Your paperwork’s at region.”

● “You’re pending transfer.”

● “We’re reviewing your case next week.”

Then that week never comes.
Or the paperwork disappears.
Or they’re suddenly moved with no warning.
This has happened to multiple individuals who:
● Filed grievances

● Reached out to their families

● Tried to alert people to what was happening

And instead of being heard — they were buried in silence.

The SHU Is Being Used to Silence Advocacy and Erase Evidence
Let’s call it what it is.
At FCI Thomson, the SHU is being used to:
● Shut people up

● Shut people down

● And remove them from sight when the heat gets too close

Men who begin speaking up inside are suddenly “under investigation.”
Men who talk to the outside world get flagged.
Men who report staff misconduct find themselves in the hole, with their documents gone and their ability to communicate revoked.
This isn’t a coincidence.
It’s a system.
And the goal is clear: erase the evidence by erasing the person’s access to the outside world.

This Is Torture by Isolation — And It’s Intentional
This isn’t discipline.
This isn’t accountability.
This isn’t a mistake.
This is:
● Psychological torture

● Constitutional violation

● And deliberate use of isolation to break people emotionally, mentally, and spiritually

It’s being done to low-security men — many of whom have no violent history, no mental health history, and are eligible for camp.
But that has changed.
Because now, those same men are:
● Suffering from panic attacks, paranoia, and depressive episodes

● Losing weight and memory

● Experiencing spiritual and emotional collapse

● Struggling to reintegrate even when they leave SHU

Mental deterioration is not an accident at Thomson.
It’s the outcome. It’s the strategy.
And it’s being carried out in a federal facility — with full knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons.

FAITH, FAMILY, AND THE DESTRUCTION OF REHABILITATION

At its core, the federal prison system claims to stand on three pillars:
Accountability. Rehabilitation. Reentry.
But at FCI Thomson, those pillars have collapsed.
Because this place doesn’t restore people.
It doesn’t help families.
And it doesn’t rehabilitate anyone.
It disconnects, disorients, and destroys.
The very things that could help someone change — like family connection, education, spiritual growth, and mental clarity — are the things this prison systemically dismantles.

Families Are Treated Like a Threat
Family isn’t just emotional support. It’s survival.
It’s how men stay sane. How they stay grounded. How they remember who they are.
But at FCI Thomson, family is treated like a liability — something to monitor, block, or restrict.
We’ve seen:
● Visitation suspended with no notice

● Mail returned or held for weeks

● Calls shut off for 21+ days during lockdowns

● CorrLinks turned off without explanation

● Legal mail from family court proceedings denied

● Women told they’re “not helping” by advocating

This isn’t just inconvenient. It’s emotional abuse.
When you cut someone off from their loved ones, especially during crises, you are deliberately harming their stability and well-being.
This prison claims to want people reformed.
But it isolates them from the only people helping them try.

Faith Has No Place in a Facility Built on Fear
For many incarcerated men, faith is their foundation. It’s how they cope, grow, and try to do better.
But faith-based programming at Thomson is:
● Nonexistent during lockdowns

● Inconsistent even when the prison is “operational”

● Rarely supported or resourced

● Often used as a photo-op, not a real opportunity

There’s no consistent access to:
● Pastoral staff

● Group services

● Bibles or devotional materials

● Grief support

● Prayer groups or spiritual counseling

Even chaplain access is hit-or-miss. And during lockdowns, it disappears entirely.
Men grieving family deaths, struggling with depression, or seeking comfort in God are left with nothing but silence.
You cannot rehabilitate a man you’ve spiritually broken.
And that’s exactly what’s happening here.

There Is No Education. No Vocational Training. No Growth.
This is a low-security facility.
These are men eligible for reentry and camp.
They should be enrolled in:
● GED courses

● College credit programs

● Vocational certification

● Apprenticeships

● Substance abuse programming

● Emotional development classes

But at Thomson?
None of that is happening in any consistent way.
And when lockdowns hit, all programming is suspended — often for weeks at a time. When things “resume,” it’s usually just on paper. Nothing actually happens.
We’ve heard from men who haven’t seen a case manager in over a year.
Others who have never received a reentry packet.
Some who were scheduled for classes that simply never started.
There is no structure.
There is no path forward.
There is no system in place to help people succeed after incarceration.
And that’s not a failure — that’s policy.

They’re Not Preparing These Men for Release — They’re Breaking Them Down
You cannot send a man home:
● Isolated

● Depressed

● Spiritually empty

● Physically deteriorated

● With no education

● And no connection to the outside world

And expect him to thrive.
But that’s what this system is doing — over and over again.
Instead of building bridges between people and their futures, FCI Thomson is burning them.
It’s taking men who could be building new lives and grinding them down until they don’t even know who they are anymore.
That’s not correction.
That’s destruction.
And no amount of PR or policy language can change that.

MAILROOM MANIPULATION, REJECTED COMMUNICATION, AND THE ERASURE OF VOICES

At FCI Thomson, the mailroom isn’t just slow.
It’s a weapon.
Letters are held.
Returned.
Tampered with.
Denied without reason.
Marked “rejected” using false justifications.
And in many cases — never even make it to the intended person.
This is not a logistics problem.
This is a deliberate attempt to silence incarcerated people and sever their connection to the outside world.
And it’s happening under the radar, without oversight, without record, and without consequence.

Mail Is Rejected Without Being Opened — Using Excuses That Aren’t Even True
Families are being told their mail was rejected because it violated policy — that it was:
● “Too thick”

● “Too many pages”

● “Printed front and back”

● “Included unauthorized content”

But here’s the truth:
These letters are being returned without even being opened.
We have documented cases where:
● The envelope was still sealed

● The content was clearly within guidelines

● The paper count was under five pages

● It was printed single-sided

● No stickers, glue, or unauthorized items were included

And yet, it was still sent back — stamped “unauthorized” or “violated policy.”
That’s not inspection.
That’s refusal.
They’re not reviewing the content.
They’re not checking policy.
They’re sending it back unread, unchecked, and unaccounted for.
And when we press for answers?
No one takes responsibility.
No one explains what rule was broken.
Because nothing was.

Some Men Aren’t Getting Mail At All — And Don’t Even Know It
We’ve had families tell us they sent:
● Photos of children

● Birthday cards

● Prayer letters

● Court documents

● Reentry resources

● Certified mail with tracking

And the person inside never got any of it.
In many cases, the recipient has no idea they were even sent mail.
No rejection notice. No log. No warning. Nothing.
Some men find out weeks later when their loved one says, “Did you get what I sent?”
And all they can do is say: “No. I never got anything.”
The silence isn’t an accident.
It’s a tactic.

Lockdowns Are Used to Justify Holding or Stopping Mail Completely
During the April 2025 lockdown, an official bulletin stated that all incoming mail would be “paused until further notice.”
This was used to justify weeks of silence — no letters, no books, no communication of any kind.
And that same excuse has been used before — during other lockdowns, other “safety alerts,” other moments where communication would have exposed the truth.
Meanwhile, during that same April lockdown:
● Staff managed to issue a press release in under an hour

● A Congressman gave statements

● The union pushed public talking points

But families?
They were shut out.
And the men?
Completely silenced.

Books, Photos, and Typed Letters Are Targeted Most Frequently
We’ve tracked patterns that show:
● Typed letters are often flagged or marked “suspicious”

● Books from major vendors like Amazon are returned or delayed

● Handmade cards are rejected for “glue” or “unauthorized materials”

● Photos are sent back for being “too large” or “too many” — even when compliant

The messaging is clear:
Keep it short. Keep it bland. Or don’t bother sending it.
Because anything emotional, artistic, faith-based, or human gets blocked.
And every rejected envelope is one more reminder: “We control the connection. Not you.”

This Is Censorship — Not Policy
The Bureau of Prisons has clear guidelines for mail:
● Limitations on contraband

● Reasonable page count

● Basic safety review

But at FCI Thomson, these guidelines are routinely weaponized, exaggerated, or invented to block communication entirely.
We’ve seen rejection forms that:
● Cite no policy

● Misquote the policy

● Or flat-out make one up

No one is tracking how many letters get blocked.
No one is auditing the rejection slips.
No one is investigating how much communication is being erased every single day.
That’s not compliance.
That’s censorship.

They Know That If They Cut the Mail, They Cut the Voice
This is about power.
The people running FCI Thomson understand one thing very clearly:
If a man can’t reach his loved ones — he gets quiet.
If a family can’t reach the man inside — they feel helpless.
And if no one knows what’s happening — no one can be held accountable.
That’s why this mailroom manipulation isn’t random.
It’s methodical.
It’s intentional.
And it’s working — until now.
Because we’ve documented every stamp, every rejected envelope, every policy violation, and every time a man inside was left wondering why the world went silent.
The mail is being used to erase people.
And this section is here to put them back on record.

COMMISSARY DENIAL AND THE ECONOMICS OF CONTROL

At FCI Thomson, commissary isn’t about comfort.
It’s about control.
Men rely on commissary to:
● Eat

● Bathe

● Manage pain

● Clean their clothes

● Write letters

● Cope with the trauma of incarceration

But here, commissary access is:
● Cut off without warning

● Denied during lockdowns

● Restricted by unit

● Replaced with low-stock “emergency” lists

● Or deliberately delayed for weeks — even after lockdowns end

This isn’t about safety.
This is about control — and using basic survival as leverage.

When Lockdowns Begin, Commissary Stops — Every Time
This isn’t just about April 2025.
This happens during every single lockdown.
The moment a lockdown hits at FCI Thomson, commissary shuts down completely.
No food. No hygiene. No medication. No way to meet basic needs.
● Men are locked in cells without warning

● No items are passed out in preparation

● No hygiene kits are distributed in advance

● No explanation is given for when access will return

Sometimes it lasts a few weeks. Other times, even longer.
And some units — like F-Unit — are never called at all, even after commissary resumes.
It doesn’t matter how long they’ve gone without.
It doesn’t matter if someone is out of soap, toothpaste, or pain medication.
If your unit isn’t called, you go without.
This is the norm at Thomson — not the exception.

Even When It Returns, Commissary Is Severely Restricted
Once commissary resumes, it’s not normal.
It’s a restricted, stripped-down version of what it should be.
● Only certain units are called

● Slips are handed out but never picked up

● Items are listed but not available

● Orders come back partially filled or missing altogether

● Quantities are limited — even on soap, toothpaste, and pain relievers

And for men already suffering from spoiled food, dirty clothes, and untreated medical issues — that missing order is the difference between survival and total deprivation.

Hygiene Items Are Not Provided — You Have to Buy Them or Go Without
At FCI Thomson, men are expected to:
● Buy their own soap

● Buy their own deodorant

● Buy their own toothpaste

● Buy their own laundry detergent

● Buy their own over-the-counter meds

● Buy their own food to supplement inedible trays

But when commissary is cut off:
● They go without

● They run out

● They’re stuck

There’s no emergency backup. No ration kits.
No hygiene packs passed out during lockdown.
If you didn’t already have it — you don’t have it now.
That’s not just inconvenient. It’s unsanitary. It’s degrading. And it’s intentional.

Toilet Paper Is a Crisis — And No One Talks About It
During lockdowns and commissary closures, men ran out of toilet paper within the first few days.
And when there was no resupply?
● They used socks

● They used wrappers

● They used nothing

We received firsthand reports of men going four full days without toilet paper — and being told, “We’ll get to you when we can.”
There’s no backup plan. No emergency stock handed out.
And men are being denied the most basic standard of dignity.
This is federal custody — not a third-world bunker.
But that’s how they’re being treated.

This Is a Form of Economic and Psychological Warfare
The prison knows exactly how dependent these men are on commissary.
So when they:
● Cut it off

● Delay it

● Limit it

● Or restrict it by unit

They’re not just impacting access —
They’re impacting power.
When you control food, hygiene, medicine, and communication —
You control a person’s ability to function.
To feel clean. To feel human. To feel seen.
This isn’t about order.
It’s about submission.
And the message is clear:
Comply, or go without.

STAFFING NARRATIVES VS. SURVIVOR TESTIMONY

Every time there’s a lockdown, abuse report, or incident at FCI Thomson, the same thing happens:
The staff narrative gets told.
The survivor testimony gets buried.
Union reps are on the news before families even know what’s happening.
BOP spokespeople drop one-liners about “safety” and “staffing.”
Politicians tweet about supporting officers.
And the men inside?
Ignored. Silenced. Discredited. Removed.
What the public sees is the version of the story that protects paychecks and policy —
Not the truth from the people who are actually living it.

Staff Say It’s About Safety — But Men Are Being Starved, Isolated, and Denied Medical Care
Let’s be clear:
Staff unions have claimed:
● Lockdowns are for officer protection

● Conditions are too dangerous to function

● They’re short-staffed and overworked

● They “deserve hazard pay” and federal intervention

But at the same time:
● Men are going 21+ days without showers

● Food is spoiled, moldy, and missing

● Medical appointments are canceled during lockdowns

● Toilet paper runs out with no resupply

● Commissary is denied for weeks

● Mail is blocked or returned without reason

● People are collapsing, losing weight, and becoming suicidal

If this is about safety —
Why are the people locked in cells the ones being punished?

The Union Narrative Hits the Press — Before Families Even Know There’s a Lockdown
This is the pattern:

The prison locks down.
No one informs families.
Mail stops. Calls stop. CorrLinks goes silent.
Union reps immediately go to the press.
They claim drugs were found, staff were threatened, or contraband was discovered.
No proof is ever released.
Meanwhile, the people inside go hungry, unbathed, and unseen.

And by the time families start asking questions, the press cycle has already moved on — with only one side ever told.
We’ve even documented cases where union officials gave public statements less than an hour after an “incident” occurred — while families didn’t hear from their loved ones for three weeks.
That’s not communication.
That’s media management.

Survivors Are Treated Like Liars — Even When They Have Receipts
When the men inside speak up:
● They’re called manipulators

● Their mail is returned

● Their grievances are ignored

● Their supporters are flagged

● They’re sent to the SHU or transferred out

We’ve watched men document everything:
● Photos of rotten food

● Proof of canceled appointments

● Commissary delays

● Testimony of abuse

● Timeline evidence showing lockdowns were pre-planned

And yet when that truth makes it outside?
It’s the union narrative that gets published.
It’s the BOP’s statement that’s quoted.
It’s the same recycled safety excuse that gets repeated again and again — while survivors are silenced, relocated, or labeled as “problematic.”

This Isn’t About Who’s Telling the Truth — It’s About Who Has the Microphone
What’s happening at Thomson isn’t just a crisis of conditions.
It’s a crisis of narrative.
Because only one side is being heard.
● The side with a press contact

● The side with institutional backing

● The side that turns abuse into headlines for funding and PR

And the people actually suffering through this?
Their words don’t make the paper.
Their names aren’t printed.
Their truth doesn’t sell.
But that ends here.
We are putting their voices back on the record.
Because no union rep, no press release, no polished statement will ever speak more clearly than the people who survived it.

LIES, LEAKS, AND THE PATTERN OF PRE-PLANNED LOCKDOWNS

Every time FCI Thomson locks down, the Bureau of Prisons says it’s an emergency — a sudden threat, a new security issue, a staff safety concern they couldn’t predict.
But we know better.
Because we’ve been getting tipped off in advance.
Not once.
Not twice.
Multiple times.
And the pattern is too specific — and too consistent — to be coincidence.
These lockdowns aren’t spontaneous.
They’re planned, leaked, and carried out on a schedule that has nothing to do with real danger.

We Were Told April 16, 2025 Would Be a Lockdown — Two Weeks Before It Happened
On March 31, 2025, we received a tip:
“They’re going to lock down on April 16.”
We didn’t just hear it — we documented it.
The date was shared before any incident occurred, before any staff were “exposed,” and before any official BOP statement was released.
And then?
That’s exactly what happened.
FCI Thomson locked down on April 16, 2025, citing a supposed staff exposure to an unknown substance — in the mailroom. But how did anyone know that would happen two weeks in advance?
And why did a union spokesperson and Congressman issue statements within the first hour, before all affected staff were even transported?
Because this wasn’t a reaction.
It was a rollout.

We’ve Received Lockdown Warnings for Other Dates — And They’ve All Checked Out
This isn’t the only time we’ve been tipped off.
Our network has received advance warnings of:
● Scheduled dates

● Specific lockdown justifications

● Unit restrictions

● Even what kind of press release was going to be used

And every single time, those lockdowns followed exactly as predicted — while the Bureau continued telling the public it was due to “unexpected safety threats.”
But if that’s true —
Why do we know the dates before they happen?
Why are sandwiches bagged the day before?
Why do entire units talk about “getting ready”?
Why do staff start disappearing from certain posts a day in advance?
Because it’s not reactive.
It’s staged.

The Bureau Claims Emergencies — But Operates Like It’s Following a Script
The public statements always say the same thing:
● “Out of an abundance of caution…”

● “Due to staff safety concerns…”

● “In response to recent incidents involving contraband…”

But inside?
The men already know it’s coming.
The staff already know it’s happening.
And families — like us — are getting the truth before the press does.
It’s not “security.”
It’s theater.
Lockdowns are being used:
● To justify staff narratives

● To delay grievances

● To cancel medical and programming

● To manipulate press cycles

● And to build a case for more funding, protection, or policy changes

It’s not a safety plan.
It’s a strategy.

And When We Start Asking Questions — They Lie, Deflect, or Go Silent
We’ve brought the proof to:
● The Bureau

● The Office of Internal Affairs

● Elected officials

● Congressional staff

● Media outlets

We’ve shown the dates.
We’ve shared screenshots.
We’ve submitted documents.
And what do we get in return?
Silence. Deflection. Dismissals.
Because if they admit these lockdowns are pre-planned, that means:
● They’re not emergencies

● They’re not spontaneous

● They’re not justified

● And everything they’ve been telling the public is false

So instead, they ignore it — and hope we go away.
We’re not going away.

This Is Not a Theory — It’s a Timeline
What we’re documenting isn’t speculation.
It’s not conspiracy.
It’s not guesswork.
It’s a timeline:
● Tips received

● Dates matched

● Lockdowns confirmed

● Mailroom bulletins issued

● Press statements released

● Rights suspended

And all of it follows the same pattern.
This isn’t security.
This is coordinated abuse.
And it’s happening in plain sight — with government backing and zero accountability.

THE PUBLIC NARRATIVE VS. THE PRIVATE REALITY

The Bureau of Prisons has a brand.
They market “rehabilitation.”
They post words like “safety,” “transparency,” and “second chances.”
They speak to the press with terms like “justice-involved individuals,” “evidence-based programming,” and “trauma-informed care.”
But here’s the reality:
Behind the press releases, the social media campaigns, and the carefully worded statements —
Men are locked in cold cells, starving, isolated, sick, and unheard.
And families are falling apart trying to keep them alive.
There is no rehabilitation.
There is no transparency.
And there are no second chances inside FCI Thomson.
There is only silence, control, and carefully crafted messaging — designed to distract from the crisis.

What They Say: “We Are Committed to Safety and Dignity.” What’s Really Happening: Men Are Going 8 Days Without Showers
The BOP says it treats every individual with dignity and care.
But what dignity exists when:
● Showers are denied for up to 8 days

● People are using socks for toilet paper

● Lockdowns are triggered in advance of press cycles

● Food is moldy, missing, or frozen in place of hot meals

● Legal mail is being rejected without reason

Safety isn’t just for staff.
It’s supposed to be for everyone.
But the current system protects staff narratives — and punishes everyone else.

What They Say: “We Believe in Programming, Reentry, and Rehabilitation.” What’s Really Happening: People Haven’t Seen a Case Manager in Over a Year
The men inside FCI Thomson are:
● Locked in cells for 24 hours a day

● Denied vocational and educational programs

● Assigned to classes that don’t happen

● Scheduled for appointments that get canceled

● Disconnected from any reentry preparation

We’ve spoken with men who haven’t seen their case manager in over a year.
Others never received reentry packets.
Some were marked “noncompliant” for failing to participate in programs that never existed.
This isn’t rehabilitation.
It’s sabotage.

What They Say: “We Are Transparent.” What’s Really Happening: Families Find Out About Lockdowns Through the News — or Not at All
The Bureau of Prisons rarely, if ever, notifies families of:
● Lockdowns

● Deaths

● Transfers

● SHU placements

● Medical emergencies

Instead, they find out through:
● Missing phone calls

● Rejected mail

● Union press releases

● News headlines — often quoting BOP statements before families even know something’s wrong

There is no hotline.
No email blast.
No protocol.
Families are kept in the dark on purpose — because if they knew what was happening in real time, they would fight harder. And the Bureau knows that.

What They Say: “We Welcome Oversight.” What’s Really Happening: Every Question Is Met with Silence or Spin
We’ve reached out to:
● BOP regional offices

● The Office of Internal Affairs

● The Office of the Inspector General

● U.S. Senators

● Facility wardens

● Public Information Officers

And the pattern is the same:
● No response

● No follow-up

● Redirects to vague policy language

● Excuses about “safety” or “pending investigation”

● Or silence altogether

Meanwhile, the abuse continues.
And the survivors are told they’re lying.

What They Say: “We Are Aiming for Justice.” What’s Really Happening: The System Is Designed to Break People
Justice isn’t just about time served.
It’s about how people are treated while they’re inside.
But the system at FCI Thomson is designed to:
● Strip people of support

● Deny their basic needs

● Discredit their voices

● Erase their trauma

● And send them home worse than when they came in — if they make it home at all

This is not the justice system reformers imagined.
This is not safety.
And this is not a system rooted in human rights.
It’s a warehouse of suffering.
With a media team.

CIVIL RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Let’s be clear:
What’s happening inside FCI Thomson is not just abuse.
It’s not just bad policy.
It’s not just mismanagement.
It’s a civil rights crisis.
It’s a human rights violation.
And it’s a stain on this country’s conscience.
If this was happening in another country, the U.S. would condemn it.
But here — it’s ignored, normalized, and hidden behind language like “security,” “discipline,” and “procedure.”
We are documenting:
● Inhumane conditions

● Denial of basic care

● Psychological deterioration

● Retaliation for free speech

● Silencing of family members

● Targeting of whistleblowers

● And systematic suppression of civil liberties

And under both U.S. law and international human rights treaties —
None of this is acceptable.

What’s Happening Violates the U.S. Constitution
Here’s what the Constitution says — and how FCI Thomson is violating it:
● First Amendment:

○ Families and incarcerated people are being punished and silenced for speaking out.

○ Legal mail and religious expression are being blocked.

○ Advocacy is being met with retaliation.

● Eighth Amendment:

○ Men are being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment:

■ Denied hygiene for days

■ Left in cold cells with no toilet paper

■ Denied medical care until hospitalization is required

■ Kept in isolation with lights on 24/7

● Fourteenth Amendment:

○ Due process is being denied:

■ People sent to the SHU without charges

■ Medical appointments canceled without notice

■ Legal mail rejected with no explanation

■ No access to appeals or transparency

These aren’t claims.
They’re violations — happening daily.

The U.S. Is Violating Its Own Federal Prison Standards
Even according to the Bureau of Prisons’ own policies, Thomson is operating outside of compliance:
● Lockdowns should be short-term and limited — Thomson has had 7 major lockdowns in under 18 months

● SHU placement requires due process and medical oversight — people are being held for months without either

● Medical and mental health care must be consistent and accessible — appointments are routinely canceled or ignored

● Religious access and family communication must be respected — both are denied regularly during lockdowns

So even by their own standards —
They are failing.
And families across the country are documenting it in real time.

The U.S. Is Also Violating International Human Rights Law
Under the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (also known as the Nelson Mandela Rules), countries must provide:
● Access to medical care

● Protection from prolonged solitary confinement

● Freedom of religion and belief

● Humane living conditions

● Timely contact with family

● Protection from torture, degrading treatment, or retaliation

But at FCI Thomson:
● Men are going 8+ days without showers

● They’ve been locked down 7 separate times for periods ranging from 8 to 31 days — all in just the past 18 months

● Mail is rejected and calls are cut off without reason

● Retaliation is common for anyone who files a grievance

● People with no prior mental health history are now suffering breakdowns

● One man was vomiting with an infected hernia for days before being rushed to surgery

This would be considered a human rights emergency in any other country.
But here? It’s buried.

This Isn’t Just a Thomson Issue — It’s a Federal Issue
Thomson may be one of the worst, but it’s not alone.
We’re hearing from families across the federal system:
● FCI McDowell

● USP Canaan

● USP Beaumont

● FCC Hazelton

The patterns repeat:
Lockdowns. Retaliation. Isolation. Mail tampering. Medical neglect. Psychological abuse.
And total silence from the people who are supposed to hold the system accountable.
This is not random.
It’s coordinated.
And it’s protected by silence at the top.

“LOW-SECURITY” IN NAME ONLY

The Bureau of Prisons says FCI Thomson is a “low-security” facility.
But anyone living it — or watching their loved one suffer inside — knows that’s a lie.
This is not a camp.
This is not a dorm.
This is not a rehabilitative environment for nonviolent men.
This is a high-security facility with low-security people inside — and it’s being run like a prison within a prison.
The security level on paper doesn’t match the operations on the ground.
And that mismatch is destroying lives.

Thomson Was Built to Be a Maximum-Security Prison — and It Still Operates Like One
FCI Thomson was originally designed as a United States Penitentiary (USP) — with infrastructure, security features, and operational procedures meant for the highest-risk individuals in the federal system.
That means:
● Solid steel doors

● Double-bunked concrete cells

● No open dorms

● Lock-in style housing

● Remote-controlled doors

● Highly restricted movement

● Minimal outside access

● An internal culture based on control, not rehabilitation

And even though the designation was later downgraded to “low,”
the operation never changed.
The staff running it came from that USP background.
The protocols stayed in place.
The culture remained punitive, suspicious, and harsh.
So the people now housed there — many of them nonviolent, reentry-eligible, or even camp-qualified — are trapped inside a structure that was never meant for them.

These Are Low-Level Men Living in Maximum-Security Conditions
Let’s talk about who’s being locked down at Thomson:
● Men with minor drug charges

● Nonviolent immigration cases

● First-time federal offenders

● People with short sentences

● Individuals already approved for lower-level transfers or camps

And yet they are:
● Locked in their cells 24/7

● Denied programs

● Denied visits

● Denied medical care

● Retaliated against for filing grievances

● And treated like high-risk threats

This doesn’t match their custody level.
It doesn’t match their case.
And it doesn’t match any definition of “low-security” by policy or logic.

Low-Security in Custody Level — High-Security in Abuse
It’s not just the physical environment that’s high-security —
It’s the tactics.
● Lockdowns are frequent, lengthy, and facility-wide

● SHU placement is used as retaliation — not discipline

● Mental health is ignored until it’s an emergency

● Legal mail is interfered with

● Programming is nonexistent

● Grievances are delayed, ignored, or punished

This is not how a low should operate.
This is not how reentry happens.
This is not how human beings are supposed to be treated — especially those not even supposed to be here in the first place.

Low on Paper — High in Harm
The men inside FCI Thomson are labeled “low” by BOP standards.
But they’re living under:
● Maximum control

● Maximum restriction

● Maximum retaliation

● And maximum suffering

So the question is:
Why are they still here?
Why are low-level men — many of them young, medically vulnerable, or close to reentry — placed in a facility that’s breaking them down instead of building them up?
And why is the Bureau continuing to use a high-security facility for low-security people — unless the goal was never rehabilitation at all?
Because FCI Thomson isn’t low-security.
It’s low-visibility.
And now we’re changing that.

RETALIATION BY TRANSFER — A HIDDEN DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

Inside the federal prison system, there’s a punishment few people talk about.
It doesn’t require a hearing.
It doesn’t show up on a disciplinary record.
It doesn’t have to be explained.
It’s called retaliation by transfer — and at FCI Thomson, it’s used constantly.
If a man speaks up…
If his family starts advocating…
If his name starts showing up in reports or on social media…
He gets moved.
Not because he broke the rules.
Not because he requested a transfer.
But because they want him gone.

They Don’t Want to Address the Problem — They Want to Remove It
We’ve seen the pattern again and again:
● A man reports abuse or files grievances

● His family contacts the warden, BOP, or a Senator

● He becomes a “problem”

● And then — suddenly — he’s gone

No warning.
No charges.
No explanation.
Just transferred out of Thomson — often across the country, far from family and legal support.
And sometimes?
It happens the same week his name appears in a press release or formal complaint.
That’s not coincidence.
That’s a message.

Transfers Are Supposed to Be Based on Policy — Not Retaliation
According to BOP policy, transfers are supposed to consider:
● Custody level

● Medical needs

● Reentry planning

● Geographic proximity to family

● Security concerns

● Facility space

But at Thomson, those guidelines are tossed out the window when someone becomes “too loud.”
We’ve documented cases where:
● Men with no write-ups were transferred suddenly

● Families were given no information — until weeks later

● Legal mail and documents were lost during the transfer

● Communication was cut off mid-process

● Transfers were used to disrupt documentation, testimony, or advocacy

This isn’t about population management.
It’s about silencing.

The People Getting Transferred Are the Ones Who Tried to Speak the Truth
Let’s be real.
The men being transferred out of Thomson aren’t being moved for safety.
They’re not being relocated to get help.
They’re not being rewarded for good behavior.
They’re being removed for:
● Naming staff

● Participating in investigations

● Talking to media

● Writing letters

● Contacting legal aid

● Trying to hold the Bureau accountable

And when those efforts gain traction —
The transfer clock starts ticking.
It’s a warning to everyone else:
“Speak up, and you’re next.”

Transfers Are Being Used to Disrupt Testimony, Break Momentum, and Erase Records
Retaliation by transfer doesn’t just remove a person —
It removes their paper trail.
● Grievances are left behind

● Requests go unanswered

● Medical records are delayed

● Legal contacts are lost

● Communication with family is cut off

● And testimony gets buried in the shuffle

This is how the Bureau keeps abuse off the books:
By scattering the people who lived through it.
And unless someone’s tracking it — like we are —
It works.

This Is a Discipline System Without Paperwork — And It’s Being Weaponized
At FCI Thomson, transfers have become a shadow punishment system.
● No hearing

● No charge

● No record

● No oversight

Just a one-way ticket out of the way.
And for the men who are already vulnerable, already isolated, already under pressure —
Being removed like that is a punishment of its own.
Some never get their property back.
Some are separated from their only family contacts.
Some are sent even further from home — on purpose.
This is not corrections.
This is targeted retaliation.
And it’s being used to erase voices and discredit survivors — before the public can hear them.

WHAT FAMILIES ARE ENDURING — FEAR, PANIC, AND THE BURDEN OF SILENCE

Behind every man locked down at FCI Thomson, there’s a family that’s suffering too.
And most of them don’t talk about it.
Because they’re scared.
Because they’re exhausted.
Because they’re being ignored.
Because they’ve been taught to stay silent — or else.
We hear from them every day:
● “I don’t want to make it worse for him.”

● “They stopped returning my calls.”

● “I feel like I’m going crazy.”

● “It’s like no one believes us.”

● “I’m scared I’ll never hear from him again.”

This system is built on isolation — not just for the men inside, but for the families on the outside.
And the damage is everywhere.

Fear Is Constant — And It’s Paralyzing
Every time the phone goes silent, families panic.
Every time the mail gets returned, they panic.
Every time they see a press release about an “incident,” they wonder if their loved one is alive.
This isn’t just stress — it’s trauma.
● Mothers pacing the floor because their son hasn’t called in two weeks

● Wives crying in their cars because the prison won’t give them answers

● Children asking why their dad stopped writing back

● Grandparents getting returned mail marked “refused” when they know that’s not true

And worst of all?
There’s nowhere to turn.
No hotline. No support. No one to call who will actually help.
Just fear — and silence.

The Panic Isn’t Just Emotional — It’s Physical and Financial
This system doesn’t just break spirits. It breaks homes.
● Families are spending hundreds of dollars on commissary that gets trashed or thrown out during lockdowns

● They’re sending Amazon books that are never delivered, with no refund and no explanation

● Long-distance calls are draining bank accounts

● Emergency medical concerns inside trigger ER-level anxiety on the outside

● Women are working multiple jobs just to stay afloat

● Grandmothers are mailing letters that keep coming back unopened or “refused” — even when they know that’s a lie

This isn’t just about policy.
It’s about survival.
And the system is designed to make that survival as hard as possible.

The Guilt and Helplessness Are Crushing
What makes this even harder is that families are told — directly and indirectly — that speaking up will make things worse.
So many stay quiet.
And in that silence, they suffer alone.
● The guilt of not being able to help

● The helplessness of being ignored

● The fear of retaliation

● The exhaustion of calling, emailing, begging — and getting nothing

And when they finally break down and say something?
They’re told they’re “overreacting,” “misinformed,” or “too emotional.”
But we know the truth.
They’re not overreacting — they’re responding to real danger.
They’re not misinformed — they’re being gaslit.
And they’re not too emotional — they’re traumatized.

This Isn’t Just About Prisoners — It’s About Families Trying to Keep Them Alive
What the Bureau doesn’t want to admit is this:
Most of the strength left in these men is coming from the women, parents, and families on the outside.
We are:
● Keeping them mentally afloat

● Documenting their conditions

● Fighting their battles

● Writing their statements

● Sending the money

● Holding their grief

● And carrying the weight of a system that’s failing them

We’ve had to become lawyers, investigators, case managers, and advocates — because no one else will.
And even as we face silence, retaliation, and rejection —
We’re still here.

THE RISE OF WHISTLEBLOWERS INSIDE

They tried to silence these men.
They locked them in their cells.
They cut off their calls.
They shredded their grievances.
They transferred them across the country.
But it didn’t work.
Because the truth always finds a way out.
And the men inside FCI Thomson — the ones the Bureau hoped would stay broken, isolated, and afraid — are fighting back with their voices.

These Men Are Risking Everything to Speak the Truth
We’ve received:
● Handwritten testimonies

● Signed statements

● Meal logs

● Health timelines

● Mail rejection records

● Witness accounts of retaliation, medical neglect, and SHU abuse

These are not anonymous rumors.
These are real people — with real names, real cases, and real consequences for speaking out.
And they know what can happen to them:
● Retaliation

● Transfer

● Property loss

● Mail tampering

● Threats

● SHU placement

And they speak out anyway.
Because they believe someone has to.

They’re Not Just Talking — They’re Documenting Everything
The men inside have become their own watchdogs.
They are:
● Logging every lockdown date

● Recording missed meals and spoiled trays

● Tracking which staff work what shifts

● Copying their sick call requests

● Noting who files grievances — and what happens after

● Marking patterns of mail interference, commissary denial, and SHU time

They’re doing what the Bureau refuses to do:
Creating a record.
And that record is the reason this exposé exists.

Their Voices Are Fueling This Movement
This report didn’t come from headlines.
It came from:
● The man who wrote a timeline while locked in the SHU for eight months

● The one who documented staff prepping sandwiches the day before the April lockdown

● The man who watched his cellie vomit from an infected hernia and begged staff to intervene

● The men who risked everything to pass out names and dates

● The ones who write to us even now — in secret, from isolation, with the lights on 24/7

These men are not victims — they are whistleblowers.
And the Bureau is terrified of them.

They Tried to Erase These Voices — We’re Putting Them on the Record
This exposé isn’t just our story.
It’s theirs.
And we will not let the Bureau transfer, silence, or bury them into invisibility.
Their courage is why this report exists.
Their documentation is what built our case.
And their refusal to stay quiet is what’s forcing the world to pay attention.
We are not just printing names and dates.
We are protecting testimony.
We are preserving truth.
And we are making sure the record reflects what really happened inside those walls.
They spoke.
We listened.
And now — so will everyone else.

OVERSIGHT FAILURE AND CONGRESSIONAL NEGLECT

Let’s be clear:

This is not a case of “no one knew.”

It’s a case of people choosing not to act.

The Bureau of Prisons was told.

Regional directors were told.

The Office of Internal Affairs was told.

Senators were told.

Members of Congress were told.

Journalists were told.

And oversight bodies were told.

With evidence.

With timelines.

With names.

With receipts.

And in most cases — we got nothing back.

We Filed Reports. We Sent Letters. We Followed Every Channel.

We didn’t just post on social media.

We submitted:

Certified mail packets to the Bureau

Formal evidence to Internal Affairs

Written reports to Congressional offices

Direct emails to BOP regional staff

Testimony collections from families and whistleblowers

Documentation from inside: medical delays, mail rejections, timeline evidence, photos, retaliation accounts

We followed the process.

We gave them everything.

And still — no one intervened.

Some Offices Responded Politely — But Took No Action

There are Congressional staffers and government workers who answered our calls, responded to our emails, even said “Thank you for doing this work.”

But then they did nothing.

No investigation.

No site visit.

No public statement.

No questions submitted to the BOP.

No support for the families suffering through this.

They thanked us — and moved on.

Because accountability wasn’t their priority.

Avoiding conflict was.

Others Knew Exactly What Was Going On — And Stayed Silent on Purpose

Let’s be honest:

Some of these offices know exactly what’s happening inside federal prisons like Thomson.

They’ve seen the letters.

They’ve read the reports.

They’ve met with union reps who paint a different picture — and they believe that version instead.

Why?

Because it’s safer.

Because it’s cleaner.

Because admitting the truth would mean doing something.

And doing something would mean challenging the Bureau itself.

So they stay quiet.

And in doing so — they become complicit.

This Is Not Just Bureaucratic Inaction — It’s Collusion by Silence

When you are handed proof of:

Medical neglect

Human rights violations

Civil rights abuses

Constitutional violations

And systemic retaliation…

And you choose to do nothing?

That’s not just neglect.

That’s willful complicity.

And it’s happening across Congress, the DOJ, and multiple BOP regional chains of command.

The people with the power to change this?

Have chosen not to.

And we are putting that on record — right here, in print, with timestamps and receipts.

We’re Done Waiting for Permission to Be Taken Seriously

We’re not asking anymore.

We’re not begging for a callback.

We’re not waiting for the next committee hearing.

We are documenting the failure of oversight in real time.

MEDIA SILENCE, SELECTIVE OUTRAGE, AND THE NARRATIVE THAT SERVES THEM

We’ve sent the evidence.
We’ve done the interviews.
We’ve handed over the reports, the letters, the photos, the timelines, the testimony.
And still — the stories don’t run.
Why?
Because what’s happening inside FCI Thomson doesn’t fit the media’s narrative anymore.
It’s not breaking news.
It’s not sexy enough.
It’s “already been covered.”
It’s “too complicated.”
It doesn’t come with political points attached.
And so the truth — our truth — gets shelved.

If It Doesn’t Serve a Headline or a Political Agenda, They’re Not Interested
We’ve heard it all:
● “We already ran a piece on Thomson a while ago.”

● “That’s not new information.”

● “We’re not covering federal prisons right now.”

● “There’s no clear story arc.”

● “That’s not part of our current focus.”

● “This is more of a policy issue — maybe try an op-ed.”

Meanwhile:
● Men are collapsing in cells

● Families are going four days without contact

● Showers are denied for 8 days

● Legal mail is rejected

● Staff are prepping lockdowns like theater sets

● And the Bureau is flat-out lying to the public

But that doesn’t matter.
Because unless someone dies in a dramatic, headline-worthy way —
it’s not worth their airtime.

They Say They Care About Accountability — Until It Costs Them Access
Let’s be real:
A lot of these outlets claim to care about human rights, prison reform, justice, and oversight.
But the second the story makes people uncomfortable — or threatens their relationship with a source or political ally — they walk.
Because this story doesn’t come wrapped in a ribbon.
It comes with grief, with rage, with receipts, and with clear calls for action that might make someone powerful look bad.
And they don’t want that.
So they pretend they don’t see it.
They stall.
They disappear.
Or they quietly pass us off to the next newsroom — like a BOP count sheet.
We are being passed around by the Bureau.
And we are being passed around by the press.
Because nobody wants to be the one to say what’s really happening.

We’re Not the Right Kind of Victims — And That’s the Problem
The truth is:
Most people still believe that if you’re in prison, you deserve what happens to you.
And the media — even the “progressive” ones — play into that.
They want a perfect victim.
A clean headline.
A neat redemption arc.
A story they can sell.
But this?
This is messy.
This is violent.
This is systemic.
This is layered.
This is still happening.
And that makes it inconvenient.
So they label it old news.
And move on.

We Don’t Need Their Permission to Tell the Truth
Let this be clear:
We’re not waiting for their approval.
We’re not begging for a story anymore.
We’re not watering down the truth to make it digestible for people who don’t want to choke on reality.
We are telling this story ourselves.
We are publishing the report.
We are gathering the voices.
We are naming the patterns.
We are forcing this into the light — whether the media wants it or not.
Because this isn’t just about journalism.
It’s about justice.
And the longer they look away, the more complicit they become.
We’re not backing down.
We’re not going silent.
And we’re not waiting for anyone else to decide if this matters.
It does.
And it always has.

CONCLUSION

This report isn’t theoretical.
It isn’t a think piece.
It isn’t a call for conversation.
It’s evidence.
It’s lived experience.
It’s a warning.
And it’s a demand.
Over 22 sections, we have laid out:
● Lockdowns that were tipped off in advance

● Medical neglect that nearly cost lives

● Mailroom abuse used to silence communication

● Commissary being weaponized

● Mental health deterioration ignored or manipulated

● Legal rights denied

● Families suffering in isolation

● Staff operating without oversight

● Whistleblowers being retaliated against

● And elected officials doing nothing — even when they were given proof

This is not an isolated crisis.
This is a coordinated failure.
And we are holding every level of this system accountable.

What We’re Demanding Now
We are not asking. We are stating:

Immediate investigation into FCI Thomson by the Office of Inspector General
● With public reporting and independent oversight

● Including direct interviews with survivors and whistleblowers

A federal moratorium on extended lockdowns in low-security BOP facilities
● No man should be locked in a cell 24/7 for weeks without due process, access to hygiene, or contact with family
A full review of BOP mailroom policies and violations
● Including rejected mail records, sealed returns, and CorrLinks suspensions

● Legal, family, and faith-based mail must be protected and traceable

An audit of BOP medical care delays and appointment cancellations
● With a spotlight on Thomson’s April 2025 lockdown and the men who required hospitalization
Congressional hearings on retaliation, SHU abuse, and transfer misuse across the BOP
● Including testimony from affected individuals and families

● Focused on FCI Thomson, USP Canaan, FCI McDowell, USP Beaumont, FCC Hazelton, USP Victorville, and FCI Fort Dix

Protection and transparency for whistleblowers inside the system
● No more silent transfers

● No more evidence “lost in transit”

● No more burying the men brave enough to speak out

Trauma-informed, family-accessible reentry preparation for all low-security incarcerated people
● Real programs. Real support. Real timelines.

● Not just paperwork — but actual preparation for release

And to the Bureau of Prisons — This Isn’t Going Away
We know what’s happening.
We’ve documented everything.
And we’re building a network that spans the country.
You can try to transfer the men.
You can try to reject the mail.
You can try to gaslight the families.
You can try to spin the press.
But we are not going anywhere.
You don’t get to hide this anymore.
Because the families are speaking.
The whistleblowers are rising.
And the world is watching now.

Signed,
The Loved Ones Coalition (LOC)
Led by families of those incarcerated at FCI Thomson
Documented by survivors, whistleblowers, and advocates
Fueled by truth.
Backed by God.
And we will not be silenced.
**Evidence and Testimony: Full Transparency and Accountability
All statements and findings in this report are backed by facts, testimonies, and supporting documents. Every claim made has been documented and corroborated by the men inside, their families, whistleblowers, and outside sources.
We stand by the evidence we’ve gathered — and we are ready to provide it to anyone willing to investigate, take action, and hold the Bureau accountable.
● All testimony is verifiable and can be supported by documentation, including:

○ Witness statements

○ Medical records

○ Grievance logs

○ Photos and video documentation

○ Correspondence logs

○ Incident reports

We are willing to make all this evidence available to journalists, oversight bodies, and legal authorities, including:
● The Office of Inspector General (OIG)

● Congressional representatives

● Civil rights organizations

● Investigative reporters

Should you require supporting documentation, we will provide it upon request.
If you are in a position to investigate, hold hearings, or demand accountability from the Bureau of Prisons, we welcome your involvement. This isn’t just about a report — this is about taking action to end the cycle of abuse, silence, and neglect.

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