Former Dublin prison safety manager charged with sex abuse puts on no defense case
Although he was expected to testify in federal court in Oakland on Friday, former FCI Dublin prison safety manager John Bellhouse decided against taking the stand and his lawyers chose not to put on a defense case.
Former Dublin prison manager remains silent outside sex abuse trial
The former safety manager at the all-women's Dublin prison stayed silent outside the federal courthouse in Oakland on Wednesday after his second full day of trial.
Dublin prison guard charged with sex crimes an 'awkward loner;' women's allegations under attack
An attorney representing a former FCI Dublin correctional officer charged with sex crimes told a jury that John Bellhouse did not have illegal relations with incarcerated women, whom she described as convicted felons looking for a quick payout and help with their deportation problems.
Dublin prison guard charged with sex crimes may not delve into women's criminal pasts
A judge has ruled that the defense attorneys representing an FCI Dublin prison guard headed to trial Tuesday on sex crime charges may not delve with too much detail into the past criminal histories of the women testifying against him.
California prison sex assault survivor released 3 years early because of abuse
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Correctional officer, aka 'Pocket Boy,' named in new Dublin prison sex abuse lawsuit
Isaac Venegas' nickname is "Pocket Boy" because when incarcerated women disrespected him, he would force them to hold his pocket and walk next to him.
6th Dublin prison guard, aka 'Dirty Dick,' arrested on sex charges; FBI raids home
An FCI Dublin guard nicknamed "Dirty Dick Smith" has been arrested on 12 counts of sexual abuse -- the 6th correctional officer so far to be charged at this prison.
5th Dublin prison guard heads to sex abuse trial; fellow officer to testify against him
Most of the witnesses to testify against John Russell Bellhouse, 39, of Pleasanton are women he allegedly fondled and other prison employees. But for the first time, Ross Klinger, a former correctional officer also charged with sex crimes, is expected to testify against his former colleague.
Dublin prison sex assault survivor seeks compassionate release after BOP denies
A 44-year-old San Diego woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – is seeking to get out of prison early, arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Dublin prison sex assault survivor seeks compassionate release after BOP denies
A 44-year-old San Diego woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – is seeking to get out of prison early, arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Prison sex abuse must be rooted out, Justice official tells wardens
Sexual abuse in the nation’s federal prisons must be rooted out, the Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking leader told prison wardens gathered for their first nationwide training since revelations that a toxic, permissive culture at a California prison allowed abuse to run rampant.
Q&A: Rare interview with BOP Director Colette Peters about the culture at Dublin prison
BOP Director Colette Peters sat down with KTVU for a rare interview about her visit to FCI Dublin and her current assessment of the culture there.
Judge says FCI Dublin warden lied to jury, must show remorse
A federal judge said former FCI Dublin prison warden Ray Garcia lied on the stand and the only thing he can do on sentencing day to help himself is show some remorse.
Dozens of Dublin prison sex survivors face deportation
Nearly three dozen women at FCI Dublin have either been deported or are facing possible deportation, even though their attorneys say that as sexual assault survivors or witnesses they are eligible for U-visas.
Prosecutors seek 15 years for ex-Dublin prison warden convicted of sex abuse
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to stray from normal procedures and send a former Dublin prison warden to 15 years behind bars – more than 10 years more than the sentencing guidelines recommend.
Disabled woman says Dublin prison officials took away her walker
A disabled woman incarcerated at the FCI Dublin said her walker was taken away from her a few days after KTVU published a report about her health grievances at the all-women's facility.
Convicted FCI Dublin warden's move for mistrial has no merit: prosecutors
Former warden Ray J. Garcia's move for a mistrial, after he was convicted of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, has no merit, according to prosecutors.
Dublin prison sex assault survivors should be released: advocacy groups
A coalition of advocacy groups and lawyers on Thursday demanded that sexual assault survivors at the all-women's Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin be released.
Congressman calls toxic conditions at Dublin prison a 'disgrace'
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Dublin) is troubled over the horrid living conditions at the Federal Institute at Dublin – already in the public's eye for its rampant sexual abuse cases -- and he is planning to visit the tarnished all-women's prison soon.
All-women's Dublin prison rife with goose poop and asbestos: lawsuit
Nearly a dozen incarcerated women at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin have filed formal complaints that there is so much goose poop, mold and asbestos at the facility that they have trouble breathing, hearing and some are so grossed out, they can barely eat.