JULY 14, 2025
FCC HAZELTON (West Virginia)
Widespread Medical Neglect, Mail Tampering, Facility Filth, and Targeted Retaliation Across USP and Camp — Ongoing Oversight Emergency
SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
FCC Hazelton continues to face escalating reports of systemic abuse, neglect, and retaliation across both the USP and minimum-security camp. Reports from incarcerated individuals and their families indicate a serious breakdown in sanitation, access to medical care, mail delivery, and core human rights protections.
Key concerns include:
• Ongoing mail withholding at both the USP and Camp, with delays of 3–5 weeks and entire bundles going undelivered. Multiple families report that outgoing letters are being tampered with, returned without cause, or never reaching their destination.
• Showers being withheld at USP Hazelton for 7 to 8 days at a time, even for individuals who are not in SHU, as a form of informal punishment and control.
• Filthy living conditions reported across L3, L4, M1 housing units, and the chow hall — including widespread rat infestation, persistent flooding, and confirmed black mold inside cells.
• Medical neglect across all units. Individuals are not being given prescribed medications or timely medical attention. Requests for urgent follow-up or reorders are being ignored.
• At the Camp, no case counselor has been assigned for several months. A posted sign explicitly tells incarcerated individuals not to ask questions about the June 17, 2025 BOP Home Confinement Memo, in direct defiance of federal transparency policy.
• Targeted retaliation and psychological pressure are being used to silence those who file BP-8s and BP-9s. Staff are reportedly threatening or mocking those who mention their rights or communicate with outside advocates.
• Failure to remove medically unsafe individuals from hazardous conditions, despite medical flags. Staff knowingly place and keep vulnerable people in flooded and mold-contaminated units.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Standard Violated | Description |
| Mail Withholding | PS 5800.16; 28 CFR § 540.12 | Incoming and outgoing mail not delivered, delayed, returned, or blocked |
| Withholding Showers (USP) | PS 5290.11; ACA Standards | Inmates denied hygiene access for 7–8 days at a time |
| Rat Infestations (Chow + Units) | 28 CFR § 551.10; BOP Sanitation Standards | Rats present in dining and housing areas including L3, L4, and M1 |
| Moldy/Flooded Cells | PS 6031.04; OSHA & EPA Standards | Chronic mold, standing water, leaking fixtures in housing units |
| Medication Not Administered | PS 6031.04; Inmate Health Care Rights | Doctor-ordered prescriptions not dispensed or delayed without explanation |
| Denial of Medical Requests | PS 6031.04; 8th Amendment | Sick calls, chronic care, and treatment requests ignored or unapproved |
| Sleep Deprivation (Constant Lights) | PS 5290.15; 8th Amendment | 24/7 overhead lighting violating mental health and sleep standards |
| Medical Retaliation | PS 3420.11; 8th Amendment | Requests for help result in further abuse or intentional withholding of care |
| Retaliatory Housing Moves | PS 5270.11; Internal Oversight | Inmates moved units or beds after complaints about conditions or medical needs |
| Psychological Abuse in SHU | PS 5310.13; BOP Suicide Prevention Protocol | Threats to mentally unstable inmates, isolation without support |
| Improper Housing of Suicidal Inmates | PS 5310.13; PS 6031.04 | Inmates with mental health risks housed improperly, not placed under watch |
| Weaponizing Mental Health | PS 5310.13; PS 3420.11 | Staff using mental health status to discredit valid medical grievances |
| Inadequate Nutrition | PS 4700.06; BOP Food Service Manual | Reports of unsafe food, lack of hot meals, repeated same meat, no fresh items |
| Denial of Hygiene Supplies | PS 5290.11; 28 CFR § 551.31 | Individuals denied soap, toothbrushes, towels, or laundry for extended periods |
DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“There are rats in the chow hall and in the units. They run past your feet while you’re eating.”
— Incarcerated individual at Hazelton USP
“We haven’t had showers in eight days. Nobody says why. We’re just locked in filth.”
— Statement from L4 housing
“They’ve posted a sign at the Camp telling us not to ask about the Home Confinement memo. They know they’re breaking the rules.”
— Hazelton Camp resident
“They retaliate on anyone who writes a BP-8 or BP-9. You get written up, moved units, or ignored completely.”
— Multiple reports from Hazelton USP
“Our mail is gone. Some letters come all at once after weeks, others never come at all. We know they’re holding it.”
— Multiple families via Loved Ones Coalition
OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate environmental health inspection of L3, L4, M1, and chow hall areas for rodent infestation, black mold, and flooding.
- Federal investigation into mail withholding and tampering across both the USP and Camp.
- Emergency restoration of basic hygiene and sanitation services, including showers every 48 hours.
- Full review of medication distribution logs and refill practices at FCC Hazelton for medical compliance.
- Immediate intervention at Hazelton Camp to assign a qualified counselor and enforce staff compliance with the June 17 home confinement directive.
- Accountability measures for staff retaliation and suppression of administrative remedy access.
- DOJ referral for systemic failure to uphold constitutional rights and BOP Program Statements.
FCI TALLADEGA CAMP (Alabama)
Case Manager Obstruction, FSA/SCA Noncompliance, and Medical Neglect Escalate Further
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
For over four weeks, the Loved Ones Coalition has tracked repeated violations at FCI Talladega Camp — ranging from retaliation and obstruction of release paperwork to medical neglect and deliberate refusal to comply with FSA/SCA time credit directives.
Despite prior warnings, the situation has worsened, and staff behavior is now being described as openly defiant:
- Case Managers Nettles and King are telling men they’ll only recommend what they want, whether it complies with policy or not. Multiple incarcerated individuals report being told they’ll “get what the staff feels like giving.”
- Unit Manager Mr. Gillman is actively obstructing release requests, blaming RRMS (Residential Reentry Management System) to avoid resubmitting home placement packets — even when time credits and eligibility are confirmed.
- Individuals remain stalled with no updated Conditional Placement Dates, no meaningful communication, and no movement on Second Chance Act referrals.
- Medical care at the Camp is deteriorating: medications are not being refilled on time, routine care is delayed, and sick call is described as ineffective.
- Sack lunches continue with poor nutrition and minimal food content, despite the facility not being under lockdown.
Families and inside sources have submitted multiple updates to the Coalition since mid-June. This latest escalation is due to continued inaction by BOP regional and facility leadership.
2. KEY VIOLATIONS
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Staff Refusal to Submit/Resubmit FSA Packets | PS 5400.01; June 17, 2025 BOP Memo | Case managers refuse to process qualified referrals |
| Abuse of Discretion by Staff | PS 3420.11; DOJ Oversight Standards | Case managers and unit manager impose personal bias over policy |
| False Attribution to RRMS | Internal Oversight Violation | RRMS blamed to avoid reentry obligations |
| Denial of FSA/SCA Home Referrals | 18 U.S.C. § 3624(g); 34 U.S.C. § 60541 | Individuals left in custody despite verified eligibility |
| Medical Neglect & Delayed Refills | PS 6031.04; ACA Health Standards | Medications not refilled on time; care delayed |
| Retaliation and Arbitrary Denial | 1st & 5th Amendment Retaliation Protections | Staff block access based on personal views |
| Deprivation of Adequate Nutrition | PS 4700.06; Federal Food Standards | Sack lunches used as default, not for emergency |
| Pattern of Administrative Obstruction | DOJ Pattern-or-Practice Framework | Sustained resistance to applying lawful release procedures |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“Case manager King told several guys he doesn’t care what they qualify for — he’s going to give what he wants.”
— July 2025, statement from incarcerated individual
“Mrs. Nettles said she’ll only recommend what she feels like. She said it doesn’t matter if we like it or not.”
— Multiple reports
“Gillman is refusing to resubmit people. He blames RRMS, but it’s just an excuse. They don’t want to do the work.”
— Talladega Camp testimony, July 2025
“People aren’t getting their meds. We’ve had people missing refills and still waiting. It’s dangerous now.”
— Medical neglect report from Camp
“They’re still handing out sack lunches. Every day. It’s not lockdown — they just don’t care.”
— Nutrition complaint from inside source
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate regional audit of all stalled release packets, including Conditional Placement Dates and FSA/SCA home referral compliance.
- Investigation into case managers Nettles and King, and Unit Manager Gillman, for obstructing lawful referrals and retaliation against those filing grievances.
- Clarification and formal statement from RRMS, verifying whether delays are internal or falsely attributed to RRMS by local staff.
- Full compliance with the June 17, 2025 BOP memo ordering time credit application and accelerated home placements.
- Medical inspection of the Talladega Camp clinic, including refill turnaround time, staffing levels, and current sick call access.
- Termination of sack lunch usage, unless the facility is under active emergency lockdown. Men must be fed hot meals and nutritionally complete food.
- DOJ Civil Rights Division referral, with potential internal affairs involvement, based on a pattern of staff misconduct, abuse of discretion, and systemic neglect.
This is now the second formal escalation for FCI Talladega Camp. You’ve been warned. The violations have continued, worsened, and expanded.
Fix it.
FCC YAZOO – Federal Prison Camp (Mississippi)
Systematic Obstruction of First Step Act Time Credits by Case Manager Ms. Ellis
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
Incarcerated individuals at FCC Yazoo Camp are being denied earned time credits under the First Step Act (FSA), despite program participation and eligibility. The Loved Ones Coalition has received multiple, corroborating reports that Case Manager Ms. Ellis is personally responsible for the obstruction of FSA time credit processing.
Family members and inmates report that Ms. Ellis is:
- Giving conflicting and evasive answers about why earned FSA time credits are not being applied
- Telling inmates that there is a “glitch in the system” preventing application of credits
- Claiming that she does not have the authority to apply credits, only to report them to “higher-ups”
- Stating that the system automatically applies credits, and therefore no one is eligible if they don’t already see the credit
- Refusing to respond to inmate inquiries in writing, leaving no paper trail
- Causing fear among families that pushing for accountability could harm commutation or clemency efforts
These statements are inconsistent with both Program Statement 5410.01 and the June 17, 2025 directive issued by BOP Director Billy Marshall, which reaffirmed that case managers are responsible for ensuring credits are calculated, verified, and applied in a timely manner for eligible inmates.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Obstruction of FSA Time Credits | PS 5410.01; 18 U.S.C. § 3632 | Inmates not receiving time credits despite documented eligibility |
| Misrepresentation of BOP Policy | June 17, 2025 Memo | Case manager giving inaccurate, conflicting explanations |
| Failure to Process Conditional Release Dates | PS 5100.08; BOP Program Reviews | Release dates not recalculated to reflect credit earned |
| Staff Intimidation/Chilling Effect | 5 U.S.C. § 2302; PS 1210.24 | Families fear retaliation if they pursue oversight |
| Lack of Transparency | PS 1330.18 | Inmates not receiving written explanations or audit trails |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM LOVED ONES
“My brother was transferred to Yazoo. His case manager, Ms. Ellis, is giving three different excuses for why he’s not receiving his FSA time. I’m afraid to rock the boat because I don’t want it to affect his commutation request.” — Family report submitted July 2025
“My husband is at Yazoo. Ms. Ellis keeps saying it’s a glitch or she can’t do anything. But the excuses keep changing. Nobody’s getting credit, and she’s just telling everyone something different.” — Loved One
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate audit of all FSA credit calculations and Conditional Placement Dates at FCC Yazoo Camp to determine which inmates are eligible and have been denied proper time.
- Investigation into Case Manager Ms. Ellis for misrepresentation of federal policy and obstruction of federally mandated release recalculations.
- Retraining and re-certification of FSA compliance staff at Yazoo Camp, with oversight from Central Office and the Mississippi BOP Regional Director.
- Written communication requirement for all inmate credit decisions — inmates must be provided in writing the exact reason for credit denial or delay.
- Protection of families and incarcerated individuals from retaliation for reporting FSA/SCA noncompliance. This includes a civilian rights complaint referral to the DOJ.
FCC Yazoo’s failure to comply with the First Step Act is not procedural — it’s deliberate policy sabotage by staff who assume families won’t speak up. They’re wrong.
FPC MONTGOMERY (Alabama)
Food Deprivation, Medical Neglect, and Retaliation Against Families — Ongoing and Escalating
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
Conditions at FPC Montgomery continue to deteriorate rapidly, with dozens of corroborated reports confirming widespread deprivation, medical neglect, and retaliatory practices — not just against incarcerated individuals, but also against their families.
Recent complaints include:
- Inmates going to bed hungry, denied proper meal portions, and blocked from commissary
- Diabetics fainting due to untreated blood sugar crashes
- Visitors subjected to vending machine wipeouts, no air conditioning, and verbal retaliation by staff
- Entire population denied food purchases, phone access, and email as collective punishment
During visitation on July 12, the warden told multiple visitors — including elderly and diabetic individuals — that vending machines will remain empty until further notice. Families were explicitly told they are now part of the consequences. Loved ones report that many incarcerated men have lost 20+ pounds due to food restrictions.
Despite escalating oversight demands, no corrective action has been taken.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated |
| Systemic Food Deprivation | PS 6031.04; ACA Nutritional Standards |
| Medical Neglect (Diabetics) | PS 6031.04; BOP Clinical Guidelines |
| Commissary Lockdown as Group Sanction | PS 4500.08; 28 CFR § 545.11 |
| Retaliation Against Visitors | PS 5267.08; 28 CFR § 540.40 |
| Denial of Communication | PS 5264.08; PS 4500.12 |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM LOVED ONES & INSIDE
“They are starving the men. My husband has lost 20 pounds, others even more. The food is small, and they shut down commissary. They are hungry every night.” — Loved one of man at FPC Montgomery
“Some diabetics are passing out. No med calls. No emergency care. What are they waiting for, a death?” — Family report, July 2025
“The vending machines were wiped out. Nothing left. No air. The warden told us the machines would stay empty while the men are on restriction. We were sweating. We couldn’t even get water.” — Visitor on July 12, 2025
“Phones are off. Food is gone. Email locked down. This is punishment without a reason.” — Inmate report via phone
“It’s abuse, and now they’re including the families. They’ve gone too far.” — Elderly visitor with diabetes
4. POLICY REMINDER
Under ACA food and medical standards, all incarcerated individuals must receive:
- Three daily meals with adequate caloric and nutritional intake
- Prompt medical care, especially for chronic conditions like diabetes
- Access to commissary unless individual discipline is justified
Retaliation against families — including removing food, turning off A/C, or making threats — is a violation of BOP visiting policy (PS 5267.08) and may constitute civil rights interference.
5. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS (REISSUED + ESCALATED)
- Immediate nutrition and medical inspection, including diabetic care and kitchen oversight
- Referral to OIG and BOP Central Office for investigation into retaliation against family visitors
- Emergency intervention for all diabetic inmates experiencing fainting, illness, or weight loss
- Public accountability and internal investigation into the warden’s role in orchestrating retaliation
- Immediate restoration of commissary, communication, and phone access for compliant inmates
- Formal inspection team dispatched to FPC Montgomery with the power to conduct interviews, review logs, and issue sanctions for staff misconduct
USP VICTORVILLE – (California)
Extreme Isolation, No Incident Report, and Unlawful SHU Placement
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
The Loved Ones Coalition has confirmed multiple reports of individuals being held inside the SHU at USP Victorville under non-disciplinary status for prolonged periods without explanation, charges, or incident reports. These placements appear retaliatory, unlawful, and in violation of BOP program statements and constitutional protections.
Current complaints describe:
- Non-disciplinary SHU holds exceeding 30+ days without Due Process
- Individuals never informed of any charges or reason for SHU placement
- Lack of incident reports or disciplinary hearings
- No access to phone calls, legal mail delays, and minimal time out of cell
- Retaliation suspected for filing grievances or advocacy-related contact
These individuals are in solitary-like conditions, with no formal sanctioning or disciplinary conviction. They were removed without incident, yet subjected to total isolation. In several cases, loved ones have confirmed that no infraction exists at all.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated |
| SHU placement without incident report or sanction | PS 5270.10; Due Process (Wolff v. McDonnell) |
| Retaliatory SHU confinement | First Amendment Retaliation Doctrine |
| No disciplinary hearing or DHO contact | 28 CFR § 541.22; PS 5270.07 |
| Denial of legal access while in SHU | 28 CFR § 543.13 |
| Unjustified prolonged isolation | BOP SHU Reform Memo (2022); 8th Amendment implications |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM LOVED ONES & INSIDE
“He never got written up. No charges. No hearing. Just disappeared into the SHU and we haven’t heard from him in weeks.” — Wife of man inside USP Victorville SHU
“He was placed in the SHU without an incident. No DHO. No paperwork. No call. I can’t get answers from anyone at Victorville.” — Mother of incarcerated man
4. POLICY REMINDER
Per PS 5270.10, inmates cannot be held in the SHU beyond 30 days without a hearing or incident-based justification. If no DHO hearing occurs and no charges are filed, continued SHU placement becomes unlawful and may constitute retaliation.
Under Wolff v. McDonnell, inmates have a constitutional right to Due Process for any disciplinary action that restricts liberty. Non-disciplinary segregation must be justified under administrative detention rules, which still require clear written explanation and review every 7 days.
5. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS (URGENT – VICTORVILLE SHU)
- Immediate review of all current SHU residents without disciplinary sanction
- Production of incident reports, SHU logs, and Due Process documentation for every placement
- Referral to OIG and DOJ Civil Rights Division for potential First Amendment retaliation
- Immediate release of any inmate held in SHU without cause or outside policy timelines
- Full audit of Victorville SHU policies, placement patterns, and recent retaliation allegations against individuals tied to advocacy efforts
FPC DULUTH (Minnesota)
Criminal Misconduct, Legal Mail Destruction, Retaliation, and Medical Neglect – Staff Refusing to Comply with Federal Law
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
At Federal Prison Camp Duluth, staff are engaging in serious civil rights violations, policy defiance, and retaliatory abuse — while openly refusing to follow federally mandated procedures under the First Step Act (FSA), Second Chance Act (SCA), and the June 17, 2025 directive issued by Director Billy Marshall and Deputy Director Josh Smith.
According to detailed reports from incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, the following violations are occurring:
- Case managers and counselors are refusing to process home confinement, FSA time credits, SCA placements, and the two-point reduction
- Medical neglect is rampant — people with chronic conditions are denied treatment and ignored when they report swelling, pain, or infection
- Legal mail is being tampered with or destroyed, preventing incarcerated individuals from communicating with the courts
- Anyone who tries to file a complaint is retaliated against, including staff opening outgoing mail, destroying grievance forms, or removing access to complaint processes
- The warden refuses to investigate staff wrongdoing or intervene in repeated violations
- Dorm conditions are unsafe, with reports of black mold, asbestos, lead paint, expired food, and contaminated drinking water
- Individuals reporting illness due to these environmental conditions are not given medical treatment
Family members say that Regional and OIG offices have repeatedly ignored requests to investigate. The facility continues to operate in willful defiance of law and policy, insulated by a lack of outside accountability.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Refusal to Apply FSA/SCA/Home Confinement | June 17 Memo; PS 5410.01 | Staff refuse to process federal release directives |
| Medical Neglect | PS 6031.04; BOP Clinical Guidelines | Chronic conditions ignored, care denied for visible symptoms |
| Legal Mail Tampering | PS 5800.16; 28 CFR § 540.18 | Legal mail opened, destroyed, or withheld |
| Retaliation Against Complaints | PS 1330.18; 28 CFR § 542 | Grievance forms withheld, outgoing mail intercepted |
| Environmental Health Hazards | OSHA/EPA Standards; PS 6031.04 | Black mold, lead, asbestos, unsafe drinking water |
| Expired/Inedible Food | PS 4700.06; ACA Food Safety | Food served beyond expiration, contributing to illness |
| Warden Noncompliance | PS 1210.24 | Facility leadership failing to investigate or respond |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“They flat out told us — they’re not processing the First Step Act, the Second Chance Act, or the two-point reduction. They said ‘we don’t care what the Director says.’” — Inmate at FPC Duluth
“They opened my court mail and never gave it back. I filed for help, and the next day, my outgoing mail was ‘lost.’ It’s retaliation — plain and simple.” — Inmate statement via family relay
“We’re living in dorms covered in mold and lead paint. The water’s brown. People’s legs are swollen and infected. If you complain, they just stop your meds.” — Report from inside FPC Duluth
“Regional refuses to investigate. The warden won’t hold his staff accountable. They are complicit in the harm and the cover-up.” — Family member, July 2025
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate OIG investigation into mail tampering, medical neglect, and staff refusal to comply with FSA/SCA.
- Unannounced environmental inspection of dorm conditions, drinking water, mold, lead, and asbestos.
- Restoration of FSA/SCA application processing, under outside monitoring.
- Civil rights review for retaliation and blocked access to courts.
- Accountability for facility leadership, including Warden noncompliance with oversight responsibilities.
FPC Duluth is defying federal law, suppressing complaints, and endangering the physical and legal safety of incarcerated individuals. This is not mismanagement — this is intentional noncompliance.
FPC BRYAN (Texas)
Use-of-Force Abuse, Medical Retaliation, Suicide Watch Manipulation, and Whistleblower Suppression
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
A former correctional nurse at FPC Bryan, who served from 2019 onward, has come forward with detailed documentation of systemic misconduct, abuse of mental health protocols, and retaliation against both incarcerated women and staff.
This report includes verified allegations of:
- Misuse of suicide watch as a disciplinary tool to delay transfers or justify force
- Improper use of force against women who are visibly compliant, including unnecessary five-man cell extraction teams
- Deliberate medical retaliation, including pressure to violate patient refusal rights and force vital sign assessments
- Abuse of hard restraints, with women left for extended hours despite non-resistance
- Suppression of medical ethics, where custody overrides clinical judgment and directs nurses to ignore federal patient rights
- Selective staff targeting, with whistleblowers isolated, reassigned, or framed as “problematic”
- Suppression of PREA and contraband reports (cellphones, methamphetamine, sexual abuse) with no investigation or follow-up
- Disappearance of evidence, including confiscated drugs and surveillance documentation
- Staff-on-inmate retaliation campaigns, endorsed or ignored by executive leadership
- Complicity at the leadership level, including warden-level intimidation, verbal directives to “not end up in the funny papers,” and strategic cover-ups
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Misuse of Suicide Watch | PS 5310.15; Suicide Prevention Manual | Used as a tactical delay or punishment, not clinical necessity |
| Excessive Use of Force | PS 5566.06; Use of Force & Restraints | 5-man team deployed on non-resistant inmate under camera |
| Violation of Medical Refusal Rights | PS 6031.04; Inmate Rights & Responsibilities | Nurse pressured to take vitals despite documented refusal |
| Extended Use of Hard Restraints | PS 5566.06; Medical Restraint Use | Inmate restrained up to 10 hours without violent behavior |
| Clinical Judgment Overridden by Custody | PS 6031.04 | Medical ethics ignored; nursing staff directed to act under duress |
| Whistleblower Retaliation | 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8); PS 1210.24 | Staff targeted for reporting abuse or refusing to falsify reports |
| Suppression of PREA & Contraband Reports | PS 5324.12; PREA Standards | Reports of staff sexual misconduct and drug smuggling ignored |
| Destruction of Evidence | 18 U.S.C. § 1519; PS 1380.05 | Methamphetamine found on inmate “disappeared” with no follow-up |
| Warden Complicity in Retaliation | PS 1210.24 | Direct verbal intimidation; culture of fear and cover-up |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“She was cuffed, on her knees, saying ‘I’m not resisting.’ They extracted her anyway — on camera — then left her strapped down in a turtle suit for hours.” — Nurse whistleblower, FPC Bryan
“She said ‘Don’t touch me.’ I documented it. They still forced me to get vitals under camera, knowing it was a rights violation. I was told to comply or else.” — Same nurse, describing pressure to violate medical ethics
“Meth was found during a search. The baggie just… vanished. The inmate went right back to the unit. No paperwork. No discipline. Nothing.” — Nurse account of drug suppression
“She knew the rules and used suicide watch to delay a transfer. It wasn’t manipulation — it was survival.” — Nurse explaining how inmates protect themselves from harm using policy
“The warden warned us: ‘Y’all ain’t getting me in the funny papers.’ That was the tone from the beginning.” — Staff testimony regarding warden’s attitude toward vulnerable inmates
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate federal audit of use-of-force practices at FPC Bryan, including all recent cell extractions involving women on mental health watch.
- Investigation into misuse of suicide watch, including any patterns where it was used punitively or to obstruct transfer procedures.
- DOJ Civil Rights Division referral for medical retaliation and override of clinical decision-making by custody.
- Independent review of drug contraband suppression, including missing methamphetamine and the disappearance of documented incident evidence.
- Reinstatement of whistleblower protections, and inquiry into all staff who faced retaliation for upholding ethical standards.
- Accountability review of executive leadership, including warden directives that contribute to a culture of silence and noncompliance.
FPC Bryan is no longer operating as a reentry-focused women’s facility — it is functioning as a retaliation site where compliance is enforced through coercion, fear, and the erasure of evidence.
FCI ASHLAND (Kentucky)
Retaliatory Denial of Time Credits, Failure to Submit SCA Dates, and Missed Family Emergency
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
An incarcerated individual at FCI Ashland was denied timely release despite winning a court order for First Step Act time credits. His internal worksheet showed a halfway house date of September 2024 and a home confinement date of May 2025. However, when staff submitted his credits to the RRM, they omitted his Second Chance Act (SCA) eligibility and halfway house request — resulting in only a September 2025 home confinement date being approved.
When the incarcerated individual confronted staff about the error, they acknowledged the discrepancy but refused to contact RRM or correct it. The family later called the RRM directly and were told that no SCA submission had ever been made. The individual’s father passed away shortly after from stage 4 lung cancer.
Had the full credits been applied, he would have spent several final months with his dying father — a loss that now feels intentional and retaliatory.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Failure to Apply Full Time Credits | 18 U.S.C. § 3632; PS 5410.01 | Court-ordered FSA credits not applied properly; SCA/halfway house omitted |
| Retaliatory Non-Submission to RRM | BOP Ethics Manual; PS 5321.07 | Staff refused to correct or clarify submission after court-ordered recalculation |
| Staff Refusal to Assist with Discrepancy | 28 CFR § 524; Program Implementation Guidelines | Refusal to engage with RRM or escalate concern internally |
| Missed Compassionate Contact Opportunity | PS 5280.15 (Furloughs); 8th Amendment | Loved one passed away while incarcerated person awaited delayed credits |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM FAMILY
“He had to take them to court just to get his FSA time. Now they won’t even put in his SCA dates.”
“The RRM told me they were never even asked about his halfway house time. They only got the FSA.”
“His dad was dying of stage 4 cancer. Had they done the right thing, he would’ve had those final months with him.”
“This wasn’t an accident. They were mad he beat them in court.”
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS (FCI ASHLAND)
- Immediate review of all release date submissions made by FCI Ashland staff to the RRM, with comparison to internal credit worksheets.
- Accountability for staff who fail or refuse to submit Second Chance Act or halfway house referrals.
- Mandatory staff retraining on FSA and SCA submission protocols.
- DOJ Civil Rights review for retaliatory obstruction of earned release opportunities.
- Policy compliance enforcement for time-sensitive compassionate family furloughs and home confinement transitions.
FPC LEAVENWORTH (Kansas)
Extreme Heat, Mold, Contaminated Living Conditions, and Threats of Violence by Staff
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
Incarcerated individuals at FPC Leavenworth are being forced to live in dangerous, life-threatening conditions. The Loved Ones Coalition has received multiple urgent reports from inside the prison camp detailing the following violations:
- Temperatures inside housing units are reaching 98°F, with no air conditioning or adequate ventilation
- Cells, rooms, and the basement have standing water and visible black mold, which is contributing to widespread illness among incarcerated individuals
- Correctional Officers are reportedly threatening to shoot inmates if they walk down the hallway to get ice or seek relief from the heat
- Medical neglect is ongoing, with no treatment provided for heat-related symptoms, infections, or mold exposure
These conditions are in violation of multiple federal policies, basic human rights, and constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment. Despite reports from both inmates and family members, no action has been taken by Leavenworth leadership, the BOP Regional Office, or the OIG.
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Extreme Heat Exposure | PS 6031.04; 8th Amendment | Indoor temps reach 98°F; no A/C or climate control provided |
| Environmental Hazards (Mold/Water) | OSHA Standards; PS 6031.04 | Black mold + standing water in housing areas causing illness |
| Staff Threats of Lethal Force | 18 U.S.C. § 242; BOP Use of Force Policy | COs threatening to shoot inmates for walking hallways |
| Medical Neglect | PS 6031.04; BOP Health Services Manual | Inmates sick from conditions receive no medical evaluation |
| Denial of Reasonable Relief | UN Standard Minimum Rules (Mandela Rules) | Inmates prohibited from accessing ice, fans, or relief from heat |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE
“The rooms are hitting 98 degrees, and they won’t fix it. There’s no air. No fans. No relief. People are getting sick and passing out.” — Loved one of incarcerated individual at FPC Leavenworth
“There’s black mold in the basement and standing water. It smells like sewage. People are coughing and sick — and nobody is getting treatment.” — Inmate report relayed to LOC
“A CO told them he’d shoot them if they walked the hallway again to get ice. All they want is water and relief from the heat. That’s what we’re dealing with.” — Family testimony, July 2025
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Emergency environmental inspection at FPC Leavenworth by OSHA and the BOP Central Office Environmental and Safety Compliance Division.
- Installation of climate control or temporary cooling units in all housing areas immediately, as required under humane confinement standards.
- Formal investigation into use-of-force threats, including review of surveillance and officer conduct surrounding hallway access and threats to shoot.
- Medical review of all reported illnesses linked to mold exposure, dehydration, or heat-related conditions — with outside health oversight.
- Disciplinary action against any officer threatening lethal force, in violation of both BOP use-of-force policy and federal civil rights protections.
- Leadership accountability for inaction and failure to comply with basic sanitation and heat mitigation standards.
The conditions at FPC Leavenworth meet the legal definition of deliberate indifference. Threats of violence against men seeking water in 98-degree heat is not just abuse — it’s attempted psychological warfare. The Bureau has been warned.
OAKDALE – FCI I & FCI II (Louisiana)
Stacked Lockdowns, Medical Neglect, Food Deprivation, False Detainers, and SHU Abuse
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
The Loved Ones Coalition has received extensive reports of constitutional violations, fabricated classifications, and widespread facility-level misconduct at both FCI Oakdale I and II. New updates confirm a systemwide breakdown of due process, basic sanitation, food security, and policy compliance. Families and incarcerated individuals report:
- Stacked Lockdowns at FCI II every Wednesday and Saturday, with plans to increase to three days a week. Staff claim it’s due to shortages, but every unit has an officer. Showers are denied, and hot meals can’t be made.
- SHU confinement at FCI II lasting 21–94 days, with no DHO hearings, no incident reports, and no due process — a form of retaliatory silencing.
- Severe food deprivation: Repetitive trays of shredded chicken or ground beef. No eggs for over four months. No utensils, napkins, cups, or dignity.
- False detainers being lodged at FCI I to block halfway house referrals. Case managers are allegedly placing fabricated detainers in the system to avoid paperwork — a serious allegation akin to forgery of government documents.
- Complete failure to process First Step Act (FSA) placements at FCI I, even for eligible individuals.
- Mold infestation in dorms at FCI I, impacting sanitation and respiratory health.
- SHU confinement at Oakdale since March 4, 2025, without cause — reportedly targeting former Camp residents. Those locked down are freezing, hungry, and medically unstable, with reports of multiple individuals collapsing and being taken to the hospital.
2. KEY ALLEGATIONS & VIOLATIONS
| Allegation | Policy or Law Violated | Description |
| Stacked Lockdowns Without Cause | PS 5500.14; 28 CFR § 540.101 | Multiple-day lockdowns imposed despite available staff; no incident basis |
| Denial of Hygiene & Nutrition | PS 6031.04; ACA Standards | No showers, utensils, proper meals or hot food on lockdown days |
| SHU Confinement 21–94+ Days | PS 5270.09; 28 CFR § 541.8 | No DHO hearings, reports, or written notification |
| Retaliatory SHU Use | PS 3420.11; 5th & 14th Amendments | SHU used to remove individuals without due process |
| False Detainers at FCI I | 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (fraud); PS 5100.08 | Fabrication of detainers to obstruct halfway house placement |
| Failure to Process FSA Releases | PS 5400.01; BOP Memos (June 17, 2025) | Case managers refusing to apply earned time credits |
| Mold & Environmental Health | ACA Health Standards; ADA Title II | Unsanitary dorm conditions with confirmed mold presence |
| SHU Abuse Since March 4 | PS 5270.09; UN Standards on Torture | SHU used punitively; residents suffering medical collapse and neglect |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE & LOVED ONES
“We’re locked down every Wednesday and Saturday now. They say it’s staffing — but all the units have COs. No showers. No meals. Just cold trays of shredded chicken.” — Statement from Oakdale II
“Oakdale I hasn’t given eggs in months. No forks, no napkins, no cups — nothing. This is an immigration prison, and they treat us like we’re animals.” — Incarcerated individual, July 2025
“Case manager at FCI I is placing fake detainers on people. He’s just putting them in the system to avoid halfway house paperwork. Some inmates are filing on him now.” — Staff submission
“People have been locked in the SHU since March — freezing, starving, falling out from hunger. No charges, no reports, nothing. They’re disappearing men from the Camp.” — Staff
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Immediate halt to facility-wide lockdowns unless based on verified incidents or emergencies; staffing claims must be documented and justified.
- Audit of food service and nutrition standards at both FCI I and II, including restoration of fresh food items and utensils.
- Emergency review of all SHU residents held more than 15 days without DHO proceedings; immediate hearings or release required.
- Investigation into alleged falsification of detainers at FCI I, with staff accountability measures implemented.
- Enforcement of FSA and Second Chance Act compliance, including application of time credits and home placement reviews.
- Environmental inspection of dorm mold conditions, with documentation, abatement, and ADA evaluation.
- Referral to the DOJ Civil Rights Division and BOP Office of Internal Affairs, due to patterns of concealment, retaliation, and policy evasion across both Oakdale facilities.
USP MCCREARY (Kentucky)
SHU Abuse, Medical Neglect After Assault, and Mail Disruption — Ongoing Pattern of Misconduct
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
USP McCreary remains the subject of serious complaints regarding unsafe conditions in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), persistent communication restrictions, abusive staff conduct, and failure to provide medical care following a documented assault. The Loved Ones Coalition has received formal testimony confirming the following:
- An individual has been held in SHU since early May 2025 due to being improperly designated to a high-security penitentiary. The individual should have been placed in a medium-security facility per BOP designation scoring and offense history. Upon arrival at McCreary, the individual checked into SHU voluntarily for personal safety — and has been held there ever since without reclassification or transfer review.
- Despite submitting repeated requests, the individual has not received a phone access pack or PIN and remains unable to make the one call per month permitted under SHU policy. As of July 14, 2025, the only means of contact has been handwritten letters through USPS.
- On June 16, 2025, around 3:15 AM, the individual was violently assaulted by a cellmate. The assault caused serious head trauma, including a laceration requiring two staples and six stitches. When taken to medical, the individual was informed they had not yet been verified in the prison’s internal system — despite being confined in SHU for over a month.
- The individual was told a follow-up appointment would be scheduled in two weeks for staple removal. As of late June, no follow-up had occurred, and the staples remained in place. This raises serious concern regarding infection risk, trauma-related complications, and broader medical neglect.
- No incident report was filed, and no emergency contact was notified. When family attempted to follow up, a case manager at the facility claimed that “no one sustained significant wounds” and dismissed the assault as minor — despite the need for emergency medical intervention. Attempts to speak with the case manager via phone were unsuccessful. Staff repeatedly claimed he was unavailable, refused to connect calls, and failed to respond to written outreach.
- In addition to medical neglect, families report staff hostility and psychological abuse toward individuals in SHU — including dismissive remarks, retaliatory behavior toward those filing grievances, and deliberate obstruction of communications with outside advocates.
- Mail disruptions have resumed. Following a brief restoration around June 12–13 (shortly after a previous oversight report was submitted), families now confirm that all mail has again been halted. Multiple sources report receiving a short burst of delayed letters — then nothing. As of July 14, McCreary has not resumed consistent mail delivery, nor updated its operational status on the BOP website.
2. KEY VIOLATIONS
| Allegation | Policy or Standard Violated |
| Prolonged SHU Confinement Without Proper Custody Review | 28 CFR § 541; PS 5270.11 |
| Failure to File Incident Report After Assault | PS 5270.11; PS 5800.16 |
| Medical Neglect (Staple Removal + Follow-Up) | PS 6031.04; BOP Clinical Guidance |
| Denial of Emergency Notification to Contact | PS 5321.07 |
| Denial of SHU Monthly Phone Call | PS 5264.08 |
| Mail Disruption (Ongoing Pattern) | PS 5800.16; 28 CFR § 540 |
| Retaliation Against Those Filing Grievances | PS 1330.18; First Amendment Protections |
| Staff Misconduct and Abuse of Authority | DOJ Civil Rights Obligations |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM FAMILIES
“He was attacked in the middle of the night and sent to medical with head injuries, but they never called me, never filed a report. He still hasn’t been treated again, and he’s still in the SHU.” — Loved one of individual held at USP McCreary
“He’s been in the SHU since May and still hasn’t gotten his phone setup. They keep saying they’ll fix it, but nothing happens.” — Family report via letter
“Mail came in for a few days in June — then stopped again. They only ‘fixed’ it while leadership was watching. Then they shut it all off again.” — Multiple families reporting on current McCreary mail status
“We tried everything — calling, writing, sending formal letters. Nobody responds. The case manager is never available, and they refuse to transfer calls.” — Escalated complaint submitted July 14
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS
- Emergency medical review for SHU residents with untreated wounds, including overdue staple removals and unresolved injuries.
- Formal investigation into why no incident report was filed and why emergency contacts were not notified following the assault.
- Audit of custody designation and SHU placement, specifically for individuals improperly assigned to USP McCreary despite medium-level eligibility.
- Restoration of SHU phone privileges, including immediate delivery of call pack and PIN to affected residents.
- Permanent fix to mail system, with internal review and date-stamped documentation of all incoming/outgoing correspondence since June 10, 2025.
- Accountability for staff refusals to respond, including case managers, medical personnel, and SHU officers obstructing basic rights and services.
- Investigation into staff abuse and retaliation, including threats, dismissive medical neglect, refusal to assist grievance filers, and interference with legal and external advocacy communication.
- Referral to DOJ Civil Rights Division and BOP OIG, based on medical neglect, improper housing, lack of emergency reporting, and systemic staff misconduct.
FCI THOMSON (Illinois)
Mail Interference, CorrLinks Retaliation, ADA Violations, and Misuse of Lockdown Authority
1. SUMMARY OF ALLEGATIONS
Conditions at FCI Thomson remain abusive and retaliatory, with families and incarcerated individuals reporting ongoing communication restrictions, retaliation for legal and advocacy contact, and facility-wide lockdowns being misused to disrupt access and silence complaints.
Although the facility posted an inmate bulletin confirming recurring lockdowns every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PM, this does not justify shutting down the entire compound multiple times a week — especially when unit-based, hour-based lockdowns are operationally feasible and far less disruptive.
Families are being kept in the dark because Thomson refuses to post public notices on the BOP website, violating transparency expectations and creating widespread panic during lockdowns. This isn’t dramatic — people have died at Thomson, and families deserve to know if their loved one is safe.
Additional documented violations include:
- Mail interference, particularly outgoing mail to advocacy PO Boxes being withheld
- CorrLinks retaliation, with inmates facing threats for communicating with the Loved Ones Coalition
- Suppression of administrative remedies (BP-8/BP-9s) and punishment for exercising legal rights
- Opening, withholding, and destroying legal mail, a violation of protected legal access
- Staff resistance to ADA-related questions or complaints, including mocking or ignoring disability requests
- No public accountability for recurring lockdowns, despite a posted internal bulletin
2. KEY ALLEGATION & VIOLATION TABLE
| Allegation | Policy or Standard Violated | Description |
| Recurring Lockdowns Without Public Notice | P.S. 5500.14 Ch. 5 | Every Tues/Thurs at 4PM, entire facility locks down — no public banner or web update |
| CorrLinks Retaliation | P.S. 1315.07; First Amendment | Inmates targeted for advocacy communication about policy, ADA, or rights |
| Mail Suppression (Outgoing) | 28 CFR § 540.12–540.19 | Mail to Loved Ones Coalition being blocked despite proper postage and formatting |
| Retaliation for Filing BP-8/BP-9 | 28 CFR § 542.10–542.19 | Legal administrative process met with intimidation and sabotage |
| Opening & Destruction of Legal Mail | 28 CFR § 540.18; PS 5800.17 | Protected legal correspondence opened, trashed, or withheld without cause |
| ADA Noncompliance & Harassment | 29 U.S.C. § 794; P.S. 1601.05 | Inmates mistreated when raising disability-related concerns or medical needs |
3. DIRECT QUOTES FROM INSIDE + FAMILIES
“If we message Christine on CorrLinks or try to file a BP, they come for us. Period.” — Inmate at Thomson
“They told us not to message Loved Ones Coalition. Said it’s a security risk. What about the risk of dying in here?” — Voice message from inside
“Mail used to go out fine, now it just vanishes. Especially if we write about abuse or ADA stuff. They’re screening it and stopping it.” — Inmate via family report
“They opened my legal mail. Didn’t even reseal it. I filed a complaint and never got a response. Then it went missing.” — Report from inside
“They’re throwing away legal paperwork. I swear to God. They trashed a stamped motion from the courts.” — Staff
4. OVERSIGHT DEMANDS (UPDATED)
- Public posting of all facility lockdowns and modified operations on the BOP website — internal bulletins are not enough.
- Full audit of CorrLinks messaging suppression, including keyword flagging and staff retaliation patterns.
- Investigation into mail obstruction, with special attention to outgoing advocacy-related letters.
- Immediate halt to opening, discarding, or tampering with legal correspondence — this is a protected federal right.
- Policy enforcement requiring unit-based or time-limited lockdowns, not facility-wide closures for staffing excuses.
- Immediate end to threats against inmates for legal correspondence or filing administrative remedies.
- Accountability for staff suppressing ADA requests or retaliating against disabled individuals.
FCI BEAUMONT — FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWER REPORT
Summary of Allegations:
This report documents egregious medical neglect and ADA violations at FCI Beaumont involving the delayed treatment of a prolapsed rectum, causing extreme pain, blood loss, and lasting physical damage. Despite multiple sick calls and pleas for help, the individual was left untreated for nearly a week in soiled, blood-soaked clothing, forced to continue pushing a six-inch prolapse back inside their own body. Staff mocked the individual, dismissed their pain, and delayed necessary emergency care.
Key Allegation & Violation Table:
| Allegation | Policy Violation |
| Repeated failure to respond to medical emergencies | BOP Program Statement 6031.04 |
| Use of humiliating and inhumane conditions (blood-soaked clothing, denial of linens) | 28 CFR § 552.20 (Conditions of Confinement) |
| Retaliatory delay and verbal abuse from staff | PREA Standards § 115.13 and Civil Rights Act |
| Refusal to provide prescribed stool softeners despite documentation | Deliberate Indifference Standard – Estelle v. Gamble |
| Denial of ADA-protected care (prolapsed rectum) | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
| Delay in ER transfer for days despite visible prolapse | Eighth Amendment Violation: Cruel and Unusual Punishment |
Direct Quotes from Inside:
- “I felt like a stray animal… I was in the most excruciating pain I had ever felt.”
- “They finally got me to the ER, and even the outside doctor was horrified.”
- “This has been the most humiliating experience of my life.”
Oversight Demands:
- Immediate review of all medical incidents involving prolapse or hemorrhoid complaints from July 2024–May 2025.
- Independent ADA compliance audit of FCI Beaumont’s medical unit.
- Disciplinary review of all named medical and correctional staff involved.
- DOJ Civil Rights Division investigation for inhumane treatment and deliberate indifference.
FCI SCHUYLKILL — FEDERAL WHISTLEBLOWER REPORT
Summary of Allegations:
This report documents ongoing systemic mistreatment and retaliatory conditions at FCI Schuylkill, as reported by a current incarcerated individual who previously endured extreme medical neglect at a separate facility. Issues include overuse of the SHU, mail tampering, intimidation tactics, and restricted access to medical care and communications.
Key Allegation & Violation Table:
| Allegation | Policy Violation |
| Retaliatory or excessive use of SHU housing | BOP Program Statement 5270.09 |
| Mail delays, tampering, or withholding of legal/outgoing correspondence | 28 CFR § 540.14 & § 540.18 |
| Blocked access to medical care and programming | 28 CFR § 549 and BOP Policy 6031.04 |
| Failure to respond to prior oversight complaints | Office of the Inspector General Referral Mandates |
Direct Quotes from Inside:
- “After everything I went through before, they’re watching me close now, but they still do the same things—just more quietly.”
- “Mail doesn’t come for days. Legal letters get opened. Nobody says a word about it.”
- “They don’t want people like me to speak up again.”
Oversight Demands:
- Audit of SHU usage logs and mailroom protocols at Schuylkill.
- Immediate protections for known whistleblowers or vulnerable prisoners.
- Inspector General interview request with this individual to ensure full documentation of ongoing civil rights retaliation.
