Bureau of Prisons faces headlines over inmate transfers, policy fights, and controversial proposals like reopening Alcatraz.
A jury failed to reach a verdict on 14 counts of sexual abuse against Darrell Smith, a former federal correctional officer at Dublin, California. Smith faced similar deadlocks in previous trials. The case highlights ongoing issues of misconduct at FCI Dublin, which was closed last year amid scrutiny.
Shah, a former reality TV star, was moved from a Texas prison camp to community confinement, with a release date set for August 2026. She was sentenced in 2023 for a telemarketing scam that targeted vulnerable individuals, and her transfer indicates she is now in home or halfway house custody.