July 21, 2025
USP Canaan – Medical Neglect, FSA/SCA Obstruction, and Retaliatory Confinement
Summary of Allegations:
An incarcerated individual with congestive heart failure (CHF) and esophageal complications was incorrectly housed at USP Canaan despite having been designated for medical care. He spent over 21 months held by U.S. Marshals prior to BOP intake. Upon BOP entry, he was told by his assigned counselor, Mr. Mooshala, that he would remain at Canaan until his release date of July 2, 2026, regardless of program participation or legal filings.
He cannot currently eat solid food unless it’s soaked in liquid due to unaddressed esophageal narrowing, a condition that was being treated before BOP custody with regular scopes and medical follow-up. He has repeatedly requested treatment and specialist appointments at Canaan but has been ignored or deflected.
Although he qualifies for First Step Act (FSA) credits and MAT programming, he is receiving neither due to his classification at a USP, which staff allegedly refer to as “banking only.” He has submitted multiple requests regarding his eligibility for Medication-Assisted Treatment and received no response. Meanwhile, he has a clemency petition and compassionate release application pending since March 2025, but his legal mail is routinely delayed, opened, or goes missing entirely.
In July, his loved one reported mailing three separate legal packets—only one was received. Another incarcerated person also reported that his clemency package was never received by his family. Meanwhile, retaliation is escalating for those who raise concerns internally.
Lockdown Timeline: July 13–17, 2025
| Date | Status | Notes |
| July 13 | Partial Lockdown | Some units released briefly |
| July 14 | Post-chow Lockdown | “Institutional lockdown” declared |
| July 15 | Full Lockdown | No movement or phone access |
| July 16 | Lockdown Until Afternoon | Temporary release before re-locking |
| July 17 | Visits Cancelled | Banner posted: “Visits Cancelled Until Further Notice” |
Despite this, families who called were told visits were “open.” Loved ones traveled from out of state only to be turned away.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Improper medical designation | 18 U.S.C. § 4042(a)(2); PS 6031.04 |
| Denial of chronic care for CHF/esophagus | 28 C.F.R. § 549.10; Eighth Amendment |
| FSA & MAT access blocked | 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4); PS 5322.13 |
| Legal mail delays/missing | 28 C.F.R. §§ 540.10–540.23 |
| Retaliation for internal advocacy | PS 3420.11 (Employee Conduct); Whistleblower Protections |
| Misrepresentation of visit status | PS 5267.08 |
Direct Testimony:
“He can’t even swallow a muffin unless it’s soaked in milk. His throat was scoped before custody. They were supposed to follow up. Canaan didn’t do anything.” — Loved one of incarcerated individual, July 2025
“He’s eligible for credits and MAT, but staff say he’s not going to get it because this is a banking-only prison. They’re refusing to help.” — Internal statement, LOC
“The ones who’ve tried speaking up are being locked down constantly. No visits, no programs, no mail. That’s how they punish them here.” — STAFF, July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Official inquiry into the disappearance of legal mail and clemency filings
- Investigation into counselor conduct and program manipulation
- Emergency review of retaliation against individuals attempting to advocate or file
FCI Florence (Colorado) – Black Mold, Medical Neglect, and Fabricated Lockdowns
Summary of Allegations:
FCI Florence has become one of the most dangerously neglected facilities in the federal system. Incarcerated individuals report having no access to program staff, counselors, or help of any kind when out of their cells. According to one mother, her son stated, “When we’re locked down, the staff doors are wide open. When we’re out of our cells, they slam them shut and ignore us.”
There is black mold and water damage throughout the facility. Buckets and trash cans are used to catch leaks in multiple units. The mold exposure has already affected her son’s health — he has developed a chronic cough with green mucus after breathing in airborne spores, a known cancer risk. Medical care has been denied.
FSA and SCA credits are also being withheld. When the mother contacted the prison directly to ask about the programming delays, she was told her son needed to “lower his recidivism score.” However, he signed up for every available program, and according to him, not one class has actually been held. Instead, the prison routinely institutes planned lockdowns to prevent programming — even telling inmates ahead of time that they will be locked down “because staff don’t want to work.”
The mother also reports deceptive and retaliatory visitation practices. After a minor contraband incident (her son refused to snitch on his cellmate over a cigarette), staff destroyed his commissary and never returned it. She’s sent him numerous letters — some arrive 2 months late, and others never arrive at all. Phone calls to the facility go unanswered for hours. When she finally reached someone in programming, they admitted that “he needs to participate” — while also acknowledging the prison had no functioning programs running.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Black mold exposure | 18 U.S.C. § 4042(a)(2); Occupational Safety Standards |
| Denial of medical care | 28 C.F.R. § 549.10; Eighth Amendment |
| FSA/SCA obstruction via program cancellation | 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4); PS 5322.13 |
| Retaliation over contraband | PS 3420.11; Due Process |
| Mail delays/interference | 28 C.F.R. §§ 540.10–540.23 |
| Fabricated lockdowns to avoid staffing | PS 5500.14; Internal BOP Policy |
Direct Testimony:
“I told my son to talk to a counselor. He told me they don’t answer when they knock. Only time they open their doors is when the unit is locked down.” — Mother of incarcerated individual, July 2025
“There’s black mold everywhere, and water pouring in when it rains. I’m getting sick from it.” — STAFF July 2025
“They throw grenades at the guys when they ask for showers. They withheld showers for weeks.” — STAFF, July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate environmental safety audit for black mold and structural damage
- Investigation into staff use of retaliatory lockdowns and program denial
- Review of visitation practices, staff communication policies, and mail handling logs
- Restoration of destroyed commissary property and due process protections for disciplinary events
FCI Memphis (Camp) – Mold Exposure, Food Contamination, and Systemic Deprivation
Summary of Allegations:
Conditions at the FCI Memphis Camp have collapsed into a state of daily deprivation. Incarcerated individuals report lack of hygiene supplies, contaminated food, medical delays, and retaliation for speaking out — all while being held in a facility originally marketed as “one step down from a medical facility.”
Among the most alarming violations:
- Black mold is widespread, and staff “cover it with Kilz paint” instead of remediation.
- Roofs leak across the dorms, kitchen, dining hall, and visitation areas.
- Spoiled and expired food is routinely served, including slimy produce, spoiled milk, green meat, and dry goods over a year expired.
- Commissary is frequently empty — even basic items like soap, shampoo, and underwear are unavailable.
Inmates go weeks without laundry and report months-long waits for CPAP supplies, with staff claiming “there’s no money.” When asked why visitation is canceled during rain, staff explain that the roof leaks too severely to allow visitors in the building.
C/O Bryson is reported to intentionally trigger the fire alarm as a way to harass incarcerated individuals. Staff openly delay or falsify disciplinary paperwork in violation of BOP policy, and indirect threats are used to discourage formal complaints. C/O Heaston reportedly stated: “Filing paperwork against staff is not advisable.”
Despite being designated a work camp, most inmates are not paid and cannot afford hygiene even if commissary were stocked. The MAT program is nearly nonexistent, and FSA/SCA programming access is being ignored despite national directives. The GED instructor rarely shows up, and only two non-therapeutic classes are regularly available.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Black mold exposure and cover-up | 18 U.S.C. § 4042(a)(2); EPA & OSHA Standards |
| Spoiled food served | 28 C.F.R. § 549.10; National Menu Compliance |
| Retaliation for grievances | PS 3420.11; First Amendment protections |
| Fire alarm weaponized | 18 U.S.C. § 844(h); Abuse of safety systems |
| Medical delays and CPAP denial | PS 6031.04; 28 C.F.R. § 549.10 |
| FSA/SCA obstruction | 18 U.S.C. §§ 3621(b), 3632(d)(4) |
| Lack of indigent hygiene access | PS 4500.12; Minimum Standards of Custody |
| Disciplinary due process violations | PS 5270.09; 28 C.F.R. § 541.5 |
Direct Testimony:
“We can’t get shampoo. We can’t get socks. The milk is spoiled before it even hits the cart.” — Statement from inside, July 2025
“They told us we can’t have visits if it rains — because the roof leaks. So families fly in and get turned away.” — LOC intake report, July 2025
“There’s no MAT program, no classes, and nothing to help us get time credits. We’re locked down all the time.” — FCI Memphis Camp resident
“CO Heaston told us directly that filing complaints against staff is not advisable.” — STAFF July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate structural and environmental health audit by OSHA and EPA
- Emergency inspection of food storage, kitchen compliance, and commissary records
- Investigation into disciplinary delays, falsified paperwork, and staff retaliation
- Direct enforcement of FSA/SCA credit recalculations, MAT access, and class offerings
- Federal accountability for visitation interference and fire alarm abuse
- Full restocking of hygiene and medical supplies, with priority to indigent inmates
FCI Manchester – Systemic Abuse, Racial Terror, and Inmate Torture
Summary of Allegations:
FCI Manchester is the subject of some of the most disturbing and credible reports submitted to the Loved Ones Coalition to date. An anonymous family member submitted a sworn testimony documenting institutional racism, retaliation, medical neglect, and acts that meet the legal definition of torture. These reports are not isolated — similar accounts have emerged in the public “FCI Manchester Friends & Family” Facebook group, indicating a widespread pattern of abuse.
Key allegations include:
- Routine denial of medical care, including ignored chronic illnesses and urgent health issues.
- Rotten food served daily, including spoiled fruit and expired meat.
- Staff use of racial slurs including “boy,” “wetbacks,” and the N-word in direct confrontations with minority inmates.
- Inmates who attempt to speak up or file complaints are targeted for:
- False disciplinary write-ups
Illegal cell extractions
- Placement in “the tank,” a unit where reports describe waterboarding, beatings, and physical torture.
- False disciplinary write-ups
- Inmates have been handcuffed, dragged into empty cells, and beaten by groups of staff.
- Staff have told prisoners:
- “If you complain, no one will believe you.”
- “We’ll take you into the mountains and leave you there to die.”
- “If you complain, no one will believe you.”
This is not exaggeration — this is a matter of human rights and potential federal criminal liability. No external intervention has occurred to date.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Use of racial slurs and targeted abuse | Title VI, Civil Rights Act; PS 3735.03 |
| Deliberate medical indifference | 28 C.F.R. § 549.10; Eighth Amendment |
| Excessive force and torture | 18 U.S.C. § 2340 (Torture Statute); PREA; PS 3420.11 |
| Waterboarding and beatings | UN Convention Against Torture; Eighth Amendment |
| False write-ups and retaliation | PS 5270.09; Whistleblower Protection |
| Threats of murder by staff | Federal criminal misconduct; Civil liability |
Direct Testimony:
“They call them boy. Wetbacks. N****r. They scream it in the unit and nobody stops them.” — STAFF, group statement
“My LO was told: if you file complaints, we’ll put you in the tank. You’ll wish you never opened your mouth.” — Verified LOC intake, July 2025
“They don’t give them kosher meals. They serve rotten food. You either eat it or go hungry.” — STAFF, group statement July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate federal civil rights investigation under the DOJ Civil Rights Division
- External audit of all disciplinary logs, medical grievances, and video surveillance from use-of-force incidents
- Identification and removal of staff engaged in racially-motivated or retaliatory abuse
- Congressional delegation requested to tour and interview inmates privately
- Emergency intervention from BOP Director’s Office and independent legal observers
FPC McKean – RDAP Program Collapse and Institutional Failure
Summary of Allegations:
Multiple loved ones of individuals currently enrolled in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) at FPC McKean have submitted urgent reports detailing the systemic failure of the program over the past two years. These complaints are consistent and detailed, citing low graduation rates, constant interruptions, staff absenteeism, and program mismanagement.
According to reports:
Incarcerated individuals are losing time credits and access to SCA placement because of delays, despite being in a program that’s legally tied to early release. No investigation has been conducted into the success rate, dropout rate, or staff accountability at FPC McKean’s RDAP unit.
The goal of RDAP is to lower recidivism and facilitate rehabilitation. Instead, McKean’s program has become a bottleneck that blocks qualified participants from completing the sentence reduction pathway they are entitled to.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Failure to deliver federally mandated programming | 18 U.S.C. § 3621(e); PS 5330.11 |
| FSA/SCA access blocked by mismanagement | 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4); 3621(b); PS 5322.13 |
| No oversight or qualified program lead (DAP-C) | BOP RDAP Operations Manual |
| Delayed graduations & extended confinement | Eighth Amendment (excessive punishment when sentence relief is earned) |
Direct Testimony:
“This RDAP program is failing. Everyone signs out. Nobody graduates. Two this round. Four last time. That’s it.” — Loved one of current RDAP participant, July 2025
“There’s no DAP-C on site. The DTSs have no one above them and miss a lot of days.” — LOC report submitted by family member, verified
“People are stuck in this thing. It’s broken. They’re losing time. Nobody cares.” — STAFF, July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate internal audit of the RDAP program at FPC McKean, including staffing, curriculum compliance, and dropout statistics
- On-site inspection and review by the National Coordinator of Drug Abuse Programs (BOP)
- Installation of a qualified DAP-C to oversee and restructure operations
- Retroactive FSA/SCA recalculation for all impacted participants
- Restoration of sentence reduction time for those who completed programming but suffered administrative delays
FPC Bryan – Mishandled PREA Cases, Retaliation, and Delayed Investigations
Summary of Allegations:
At least two sexual assaults have been reported in the last year at FPC Bryan, including one from a woman who had two named witnesses. Despite the legal obligation to investigate and protect victims under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the facility has delayed and minimized the response, resulting in survivor silencing and psychological trauma.
The witness who came forward indicated:
- The PREA paperwork was completed and filed properly, with clear names of witnesses who were present.
- Despite this, staff failed to follow up, and the incident was minimized or dismissed.
- No protections were offered to the survivor, and she was targeted afterward, consistent with known patterns of retaliation for PREA reporting.
There is now concern that survivors at FPC Bryan are being systematically discouraged from filing reports, or that staff are selectively investigating based on status or perceived credibility. Witnesses fear that identifying themselves may subject them to retribution or manipulation.
Multiple women have stated that staff show hostility to anyone who asks about the outcome of filed PREA claims. In a federal women’s camp, this behavior sends a chilling message: If you’re assaulted, stay quiet.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Failure to investigate PREA claims | 34 U.S.C. § 30301 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. § 115 |
| Witness intimidation and retaliation | 28 C.F.R. § 115.67; PS 5324.12 |
| Emotional harm from staff neglect | Eighth Amendment protections |
| Deliberate delay of paperwork processing | PS 3420.11; PREA Coordination Policy |
Direct Testimony:
“My Loved One filed a PREA report with two witnesses: (REDACTED) and (REDACTED) . Nothing happened. It was brushed off. She’s traumatized and they’ve made her feel like she’s the problem.” — Loved One at FPC Bryan, July 2025
“You file it, and then they either sit on it, or you become a target. That’s how it goes here.” — STAFF
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate external review of all PREA filings from the past two years at FPC Bryan
- Investigation into retaliation patterns by staff toward complainants and witnesses
- Independent psychological services made available to victims
- Enforcement of BOP-wide PREA reporting and response timelines
FDC Philadelphia – Sexual Assault, SHU Retaliation, and Due Process Denial
Summary of Allegations:
A young woman held at FDC Philadelphia was placed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) for over three weeks following a reported physical and sexual assault by two correctional officers. According to her mother, the assault was severe enough that the woman was removed from the facility and interviewed by local law enforcement — confirming that an active investigation is ongoing.
Despite the serious nature of the case:
- Family members were not notified of the SHU placement.
- The mother was falsely told by a counselor that her daughter was “fine.”
- Legal counsel and family received no formal explanation for her status or isolation.
- Mail is missing or delayed, and access to legal assistance is reportedly being obstructed.
The facility appears to be deliberately concealing the circumstances, despite the federal requirement that PREA-related confinement be clearly documented, time-limited, and reviewed. No separation has been provided from the officers involved. To date, no update has been given to the family regarding her housing status, protection plan, or PREA review status.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Sexual assault by staff | 34 U.S.C. § 30301 (PREA); 28 C.F.R. § 115 |
| SHU placement after report | 28 C.F.R. § 115.68 – Prohibition of involuntary segregation |
| Family and legal deception | Fifth Amendment (Due Process); PS 5265.14 |
| Denial of legal access | PS 1315.07; 28 C.F.R. § 543 |
| Mail interference | 28 C.F.R. § 540.10–540.23 |
| Retaliation against survivor | PS 3420.11; PREA Standards § 115.67 |
Direct Testimony:
“My daughter’s been in the SHU for 22 days. She was assaulted by staff. She said they took her out of the prison and she spoke with local police. I didn’t even know. They told me she was ‘fine.’” — Mother of incarcerated woman, July 2025
“I have two lawyers trying to help. Neither has been told what’s going on. She should have been transferred or protected.” — Same source
“It’s retaliation, plain and simple. She spoke up and they disappeared her into SHU. Everyone is scared to report now.” — STAFF, group report
Oversight Demands:
- Independent investigation into the alleged assault, SHU confinement, and all staff involved
- Legal access restored to survivor and attorneys
- Review of mail handling, grievance access, and counselor deception
- Civil rights review by DOJ Civil Rights Division and Office of the Inspector General
FCI Ashland – FSA Credit Glitch and Sentence Extension Without Cause
Summary of Allegations:
An incarcerated individual at FCI Ashland lost his earned First Step Act (FSA) time credits two weeks before his projected release date of October 31, 2024, due to a temporary increase in his recidivism risk level. He was told at the time that if he remained program-compliant and incident-free, the score would drop and credits could be restored.
The individual followed these instructions, and by May 2025, successfully lowered his recidivism level back to low/low — meeting all qualifications to have his FSA credits reinstated. But no credits were returned. Staff now claim that a “glitch in the system” is to blame and have refused to escalate the issue, contact RRM, or update his projected release.
His family has repeatedly requested intervention and clarification but have been ignored or given vague, noncommittal responses. No new credits have posted since May 5, 2025.
Despite doing everything asked of him, this individual remains incarcerated past his rightful release date, with no indication that the Bureau of Prisons will honor the credits he earned under federal law.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Failure to restore earned credits | 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4); PS 5410.01 |
| Denial of earned release without cause | Fifth Amendment (Due Process); PS 5322.13 |
| Failure to escalate system error | BOP Internal Operations Manual; FSA Implementation Memo (June 2023 + June 2025) |
| Program retaliation by omission | 18 U.S.C. § 3621(h); Rehabilitation Mandate |
Direct Testimony:
“He did everything right. They told him get the level back down, and he did. They just never fixed it. They call it a glitch now. We’re losing months for nothing.”— Daughter of incarcerated individual, July 2025
“We’ve called, we’ve emailed, nothing. No one wants to help. They’re just letting the credits sit there unused.” — Family statement to LOC intake
“If the system says he qualifies, what’s the excuse? Why is he still in there?” — Lawyer of incarcerated individual
Oversight Demands:
- Full audit of all Ashland cases affected by recidivism fluctuations and “system glitches”
- Directive issued to FCI Ashland to comply with the June 17, 2025 BOP time credit recalculation mandate
- BOP-wide requirement to track and publicly report recidivism-related credit reversals and reinstatements
FCI Beckley & FCC Petersburg – MAT Access Blocked Despite Ongoing Addiction Crises
Summary of Allegations:
Reports from multiple individuals housed at FCI Beckley (Camp) and FCC Petersburg (Low) describe systemic failures in the BOP’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) rollout. Despite BOP mandates requiring seven-day access to opioid use disorder treatment, the MAT program is effectively nonfunctional at both facilities.
Key issues include:
- Incarcerated individuals with documented addiction histories unable to access MAT despite repeated screening requests.
- Psychology staff at FCC Petersburg allegedly told individuals:
“We only give it within 15 days of your release.”
— contradicting BOP policy that treatment must begin as early as clinically necessary, not only near the door. - At Beckley, individuals who requested MAT after encountering drugs on the compound were denied access and told to “wait closer to your outdate.”
- One individual, scared of relapse, began using Suboxone obtained illicitly because BOP failed to enroll him in time. He was punished instead of treated — despite testing positive for opioids being a clinical qualifier for MAT access.
Even after submitting BP forms and escalating to psychology and unit team, individuals were told the facility had no resources, no urgency, and no plans to change. Staff have cited budget cuts, staffing limitations, and vague excuses while ignoring the very guidelines set forth in BOP policy and the First Step Act.
Key Violations:
| Issue | Violation |
| Failure to screen or enroll qualified individuals | PS 5330.11; 18 U.S.C. § 3621(h) |
| Denial of treatment due to proximity to release | Contradicts BOP MAT Policy Implementation Memo |
| Disciplinary action for medically qualifying behavior | Eighth Amendment; PS 6031.04 |
| Misuse of program discretion by staff | 28 C.F.R. § 549.40–549.44 |
| Failure to track and report enrollment | PS 6031.04; DOJ OIG Audit Recommendations (2023) |
Verified Testimony:
“They told me it’s too early. Then they told me it’s too late. Which is it?” — Report from FCC Petersburg, July 2025
“They said they can’t write everyone a prescription. There’s no counseling. No program. Just rejection.” — STAFF, July 2025
“One guy died. They said pneumonia. Everyone knew he was on K2. No treatment was offered. Nothing.” —STAFF, July 2025
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate review of MAT eligibility screening and enrollment practices at FCI Beckley and FCC Petersburg
- Enforcement of BOP’s mandate to offer addiction treatment from the first day of incarceration, not only 15 days pre-release
- Investigation into disciplinary retaliation against individuals requesting treatment
- Emergency review of overdose death(s) and whether MAT access could have prevented it
FCI TALLADEGA – SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION, RETALIATION, AND FSA/SCA OBSTRUCTION
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
FCI Talladega and its satellite camp are under active scrutiny following multiple independent reports of staff corruption, bribery solicitation, First Step Act (FSA) suppression, and targeted retaliation.
Key developments include:
- Bribery and extortion attempts by Unit Manager Nettles, reportedly soliciting money from families in exchange for RDAP placement or early release consideration.
- Retaliation against incarcerated individuals and staff whistleblowers, including cell shakedowns, harassment, and obstruction of reentry referrals.
- Intentional suppression of earned time credits, despite inmates meeting all eligibility criteria under FSA and SCA guidelines.
- Medical neglect, including delayed medication refills and ineffective sick call procedures.
- Staff abuse of authority, refusal to submit home referral packets, and outright defiance of the June 17, 2025 BOP directive.
Loved Ones Coalition has verified these allegations through direct statements from both incarcerated individuals and facility staff — including a correctional officer eyewitness account of recent retaliation.
2. KEY ALLEGATIONS & VIOLATIONS
| Category | Details |
| Bribery Solicitation | Nettles requested cash/money orders in exchange for RDAP or transfer slots |
| Retaliation & Harassment | Inmates relocated, cells searched, staff yelled at & threatened them |
| Abuse of Discretion | Case managers (Nettles, King) admit they’ll “do what they feel like” |
| FSA/SCA Obstruction | Eligible inmates denied placement, no updated CPDs, no reentry movement |
| False Attribution to RRMS | Staff blaming RRMS to avoid resubmission work |
| Medical Neglect | Medications not refilled, sick call delayed |
| Retaliatory Cell Shakedowns | Staff identify inmate locations and target them post-interaction |
| Use of Sack Lunches | Inappropriate default despite no emergency lockdowns |
3. FEDERAL POLICY & LEGAL VIOLATIONS
| Violation | Applicable Policy / Statute |
| Solicitation of Bribes | 18 U.S.C. § 201; DOJ Ethics Rules; BOP Employee Standards |
| Retaliation for Protected Activity | P.S. 1330.18; Civil Rights Act § 1983 |
| FSA/SCA Suppression | 28 CFR § 523.40–44; June 17, 2025 BOP Memo |
| Refusal to Submit/Resubmit Packets | PS 5400.01; Reentry Services Directive |
| Abuse of Authority by Staff | PS 3420.11; DOJ Oversight Standards |
| Medical Neglect | PS 6031.04; ACA Health Standards |
| Deprivation of Nutrition | PS 4700.06; Federal Food Standards |
| Pattern of Administrative Obstruction | DOJ Pattern-or-Practice Framework |
4. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“She told my people to send money if I wanted to get in the next RDAP slot. That’s extortion.”
“As soon as I filed a BP-9, I was moved. They do that so you shut up.”
“Case manager King told several guys he doesn’t care what they qualify for — he’s going to give what he wants.”
“Gillman is refusing to resubmit people. He blames RRMS, but it’s just an excuse. They don’t want to do the work.”
“They’re still handing out sack lunches. Every day. It’s not lockdown — they just don’t care.”
“Nettles got a guard to come over when a man asked for a lieutenant — guard pulled pepper spray, then shook down his cell later that night.”—STAFF, July 20 2025
5. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
We formally demand the following actions be taken:
- Immediate federal audit of all RDAP placement requests, time credit applications, and Conditional Placement Dates submitted at FCI Talladega and its camp.
- Internal Affairs investigation into Unit Manager Nettles, Case Manager King, and Unit Manager Gillman for retaliation, misconduct, and obstruction.
- Confirmation from Regional Reentry Services (RRMS) on whether delays are being falsely attributed to them by local Talladega staff.
- Whistleblower protection for all individuals — incarcerated and staff — who have submitted information to LOC or filed formal complaints.
- Termination of improper sack lunch use and restoration of standard nutrition practices as per BOP policy.
- Medical audit of Camp clinic operations, medication refill compliance, and sick call availability.
Updated July 21, 2025
Open Insubordination and Noncompliance with the FSA/SCA 2025 Directive
Let’s address the article posted on July 14, 2025, by the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ verified Facebook page, titled “Leadership in Action: Director Marshall Launches FSA Task Force.”
In this article, Director Marshall states:
“The majority of staff were doing their best with the information they had, but, unfortunately, they were taking the blame from inmates and families who thought they were dragging their feet. That wasn’t fair to them.”
That statement is both misleading and deeply troubling.
As a national oversight coalition, we have compiled hundreds of direct quotes from cooperating staff and incarcerated individuals — not just family members. These statements, submitted through secure channels and verified by multiple sources, confirm a widespread pattern of intentional noncompliance with the June 17, 2025 directive. Staff are not “confused.” They are openly refusing to submit recalculations, ignoring lawful program requirements, and retaliating against those who speak up.
The Bureau’s attempt to reframe this as a systems error or miscommunication between staff and inmates is a deliberate distortion of the facts. Here is what we’ve actually documented:
- Case managers stating, “We don’t care what Region or Marshall says.”
- Unit staff refusing to resubmit Conditional Placement Dates (CPDs) while admitting, “We’re not doing anyone’s unless we do them all.”
- Facility administrators mocking the directive, calling it a political gesture.
- Whistleblowers — including staff — reporting retaliation, lockdowns, and cell shakedowns after speaking up.
This is not confusion. This is insubordination.
To suggest otherwise — and to claim that staff are being unfairly blamed — is an insult to those who risked their careers and safety to report the truth. It also undermines any credibility the Bureau seeks to build through public-facing statements.
If the Bureau of Prisons intends to be taken seriously on transparency and reform, then it must stop publishing sanitized narratives and start enforcing accountability. The public knows the truth. The incarcerated population knows the truth. And your own oversight leadership has heard the truth directly.
The families and communities affected by these failures were beginning to believe this administration might finally take real steps toward reform. But this article, and the broader attempt to downplay field-level obstruction, threatens to erase all progress.
We are urging the Bureau to stop protecting the staff who are openly defying Director Marshall’s orders — and to start protecting the people whose freedom and rehabilitation are being denied in violation of federal law.
Anything less is complicity.
Categories:
- Policy Defiance / Insubordination
- Civil and Human Rights Violations
The following facilities and staff have been identified as knowingly refusing to comply with the June 17, 2025 directive issued by BOP Director Billy Marshall and Deputy Director Josh Smith. This includes refusal to recalculate time credits under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA), refusal to submit or resubmit Conditional Placement Dates (CPDs), and documented retaliation or obstruction against those who spoke out during oversight visits or internal forums.
This list is compiled from verified Loved Ones Coalition intake reports, public testimonies, social media documentation, and internal confirmations submitted between July 15–21, 2025.
USP Canaan
- Ms. G (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
- Ms. Castrati (Camp Director) – Policy Defiance
Refuses to resubmit time credits. Claims to be waiting for direction. Multiple inmates past CPD remain without review.
FPC Manchester
- Jason Scott (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
Refusing to process halfway house or home confinement requests. Multiple inmates past their eligibility dates.
FPC Beaumont
- Mr. Jones (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
Instructs inmates to calculate credits themselves. Refuses to follow federal recalculation directive.
FCI Talladega
- Unit Manager Nettles – Civil and Human Rights Violation
- Case Manager King – Policy Defiance
- Unit Manager Gillman – Policy Defiance
Solicitation of bribes, retaliation against whistleblowers, refusal to submit reentry packets, time credit suppression.
FCI Florence Camp
- Case Manager Thompson – Policy Defiance
- Camp Administrator Griffin – Policy Defiance
No resubmissions taking place. Griffin reportedly tells inmates, “The camp is your halfway house.”
FMC Carswell
- Facility Unit Team (Unspecified) – Policy Defiance
Avoiding meetings, inaccurate computation sheets, widespread noncompliance with time credit recalculations.
FCI Texarkana
- Unit Manager Butler – Policy Defiance
- Blackwell (CMC) – Policy Defiance
- Baker, Holstein, Petty (Case Managers) – Policy Defiance
Failure to act on new directive. Inmates repeatedly misled or ignored. No resubmissions occurring.
Yazoo City Low
- Smith (Bravo Unit) – Policy Defiance
- Rhodes (B3 Unit) – Policy Defiance
- Ms. Jackson (B3 Unit) – Policy Defiance
- Humphries and Wiggins – Policy Defiance
Documented refusal to act on new policy. Blanket obstruction across multiple units.
Yazoo City Medium
- Mr. Johnson (Unit K) – Policy Defiance
Refusing to follow new policy. Reports of selective enforcement.
FCI Big Spring Camp
- Mr. Esparza (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
Inconsistent application of credits. New warden issued memo, but Esparza continues to delay or deny recalculations.
FCI Seagoville
- Mrs. Evans (Unit Manager) – Policy Defiance
- Mrs. Howard (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
Refuse to process CPDs. Statements made indicating recalculations will not be done “unless everyone gets one.”
FPC Schuylkill
- Case Manager (Unspecified) – Policy Defiance
Known obstruction of FSA recalculations.
FPC Alderson
- Mr. Goldizen (Case Manager)
- Ms. Cash (Unit Staff)
- Additional Unnamed Staff – Policy Defiance
Dozens of women remain past CPD. Home confinement mismanaged. Staff continue to deny recalculations.
Edgefield Camp
- Facility Unit Team – Policy Defiance
No recalculations occurring. Open defiance of national memo.
FCI Forrest City Camp
- Entire Case Management Team – Policy Defiance
CPD denials, no SCA placements. Budget used as false justification. Staff inaccessible due to hallway door lock-downs.
FCI Ashland
- Unit Team (Unspecified) – Policy Defiance
Credits removed for recidivism spike, never reinstated despite policy and eligibility. Refusal to escalate.
FCI McKean
- Case Managers (Unspecified) – Policy Defiance
Blanket denials based on unreviewed “threat to society” claims. No individual assessments.
FCI Memphis Camp
- Clarissa Jones (Case Manager) – Policy Defiance
Changing CPDs arbitrarily. Reports of date shifts without justification.
You don’t get to say you’re fixing the problem while punishing the people who speak up about it.
This report — and every one that follows — exists because your silence, your denial, and your PR spins are harming real people. We will continue exposing the truth until someone inside this system takes real, sustained, measurable action. Accountability isn’t optional anymore. We’re here now — and we’re not backing down.
