Immigrant rights activists want FCI Dublin to be demolished
Although operations ceased at FCI Dublin two years ago, the Bureau of Prisons is proposing to permanently deactivate the aging prison – but that's not enough for immigrant rights activists; they want the entire facility torn down and repurposed in a positive way.
Although operations ceased at FCI Dublin two years ago, the Bureau of Prisons is proposing to permanently deactivate the aging prison – but that's not enough for immigrant rights activists; they want the entire facility torn down and repurposed in a positive way.
Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.
Final FCI Dublin officer sentenced in biggest sex abuse scandal at U.S. prison
A federal judge on Friday sentenced the final FCI Dublin correctional officer for having sexual encounters with an incarcerated woman, closing the book on the most sweeping sex abuse scandal ever recorded at a U.S. federal prison.
A federal judge on Friday sentenced the final FCI Dublin correctional officer for having sexual encounters with an incarcerated woman, closing the book on the most sweeping sex abuse scandal ever recorded at a U.S. federal prison.
'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges
'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
Alameda County officially opposes FCI Dublin turning into ICE facility
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the reopening of a shuttered women's federal prison in Dublin for any correctional operations, including the detention of immigrants.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the reopening of a shuttered women's federal prison in Dublin for any correctional operations, including the detention of immigrants.
Alameda County to vote on opposing FCI Dublin conversion to ICE detention center
Two Alameda County supervisors are bringing forth a resolution on Tuesday to oppose turning a now-shuttered women's prison in Dublin into an ICE facility or any other type of prison or correctional facility.
Two Alameda County supervisors are bringing forth a resolution on Tuesday to oppose turning a now-shuttered women's prison in Dublin into an ICE facility or any other type of prison or correctional facility.
What the abandoned FCI Dublin looks like after 2-year closure
Just what will become of the abandoned FCI Dublin property off Interstate Highway 580 is unclear. But KTVU crews were able to roam the property to see what it looked like roughly two years after its closure.
Just what will become of the abandoned FCI Dublin property off Interstate Highway 580 is unclear. But KTVU crews were able to roam the property to see what it looked like roughly two years after its closure.
No plans to turn FCI Dublin women's prison into ICE facility: DHS
The Department of Homeland Security said that there are no plans to use the vacant FCI Dublin women's prison – closed in 2024 following a national sex scandal – for any type of ICE immigration detention.
The Department of Homeland Security said that there are no plans to use the vacant FCI Dublin women's prison – closed in 2024 following a national sex scandal – for any type of ICE immigration detention.
Congress to review unredacted Epstein files as questions about investigations continue
Members of Congress are expected to gain access to unredacted files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as questions continue about transparency, accountability and whether additional prosecutions could follow.
Members of Congress are expected to gain access to unredacted files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as questions continue about transparency, accountability and whether additional prosecutions could follow.
Former FCI Dublin officer ordered to pay $120K legal fees
A former FCI Dublin correctional officer whose sex crime charges were dismissed after two mistrals has been ordered to pay some of his legal fees because a federal judge found him to have twice "misrepresented" his finances, court documents show.
A former FCI Dublin correctional officer whose sex crime charges were dismissed after two mistrals has been ordered to pay some of his legal fees because a federal judge found him to have twice "misrepresented" his finances, court documents show.
FCI Dublin: Nearly 300 more women expected to file sex assault claims vs. BOP
Nearly 300 women who were formerly incarcerated at the now-closed FCI Dublin prison have come forward with sex assault claims and lawsuits, or soon plan to, against the Bureau of Prisons, after 103 women won an unprecedented $116 million from the agency exactly one year ago.
Nearly 300 women who were formerly incarcerated at the now-closed FCI Dublin prison have come forward with sex assault claims and lawsuits, or soon plan to, against the Bureau of Prisons, after 103 women won an unprecedented $116 million from the agency exactly one year ago.
Dublin council says no to FCI Dublin becoming another prison, ICE facility
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution that states they don't want the now-closed FCI Dublin to become a prison or ICE facility in the future.
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution that states they don't want the now-closed FCI Dublin to become a prison or ICE facility in the future.
Dublin to oppose reopening women's prison for any detention operations
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday night is poised to pass a resolution that opposes turning the now-closed women's prison – FCI Dublin – into any kind of correctional facility in the future, like reopening it as another prison or ICE detention center.
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday night is poised to pass a resolution that opposes turning the now-closed women's prison – FCI Dublin – into any kind of correctional facility in the future, like reopening it as another prison or ICE detention center.
Prosecutors won't retry FCI Dublin officer 'Dirty Dick' again for sex crimes
Prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office in Northern California said they won't re-try a former FCI Dublin correctional officer for sex crimes and are dismissing all charges against him.
Prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office in Northern California said they won't re-try a former FCI Dublin correctional officer for sex crimes and are dismissing all charges against him.
FCI Dublin correctional officer gets probation, no prison time for sex crime
A former FCI Dublin correctional officer has been sentenced to five years probation, and no prison time, after he pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact with a woman incarcerated at the now-closed prison.
A former FCI Dublin correctional officer has been sentenced to five years probation, and no prison time, after he pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact with a woman incarcerated at the now-closed prison.
FCI Dublin correctional officer likely won't get prison time for sex crime
Former FCI Dublin Lawrence Gacad is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to one court of abusive sexual contact. Both the prosecution and defense say he should not go to prison.
Former FCI Dublin Lawrence Gacad is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to one court of abusive sexual contact. Both the prosecution and defense say he should not go to prison.
2nd deadlocked jury in sex abuse trial of ex-FCI Dublin correctional officer 'Dirty Dick'
Jurors, who had been deliberating since Sept. 18, could not find unanimity in finding Darrell Wayne "Dirty Dick" Smith guilty of 14 counts of sexual abuse when he worked as an officer there from 2019 to 2021.
Jurors, who had been deliberating since Sept. 18, could not find unanimity in finding Darrell Wayne "Dirty Dick" Smith guilty of 14 counts of sexual abuse when he worked as an officer there from 2019 to 2021.
Wife testifies at 2nd trial for former FCI Dublin officer 'Dirty Dick'
The wife of a former FCI Dublin correctional officer nicknamed "Dirty Dick" took the stand Wednesday in an Oakland courtroom during the second trial against her husband, who has been charged with 14 counts of sexual abuse when he worked at the now-closed women's prison.
The wife of a former FCI Dublin correctional officer nicknamed "Dirty Dick" took the stand Wednesday in an Oakland courtroom during the second trial against her husband, who has been charged with 14 counts of sexual abuse when he worked at the now-closed women's prison.