The team at Golden Law stands up for people trapped in federal prisons who are being mistreated or ignored. Whether it's getting denied proper medical care, suffering in dangerous living conditions, facing sexual abuse, or not being allowed to practice their religion, we work tirelessly to defend the rights of incarcerated individuals. Refer to these news stories to learn about our recent work, then contact our office to discuss your case.
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A Women’s Prison Conceals a Sinister Secret: Staff Sexual Misconduct, Accusers Say Some employees at a Texas federal prison that holds high-profile women including Ghislaine Maxwell said they faced retaliation for reporting abuse.“They want it to be some sort of anomaly, and it’s not,” said Deborah Golden, a civil rights attorney who has represented more than 50 women who sued the BOP.
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Women at FMC Carswell – long a focus of sexual abuse investigations – say prison officials have turned a blind eye11 women incarcerated at FMC Carswell allege they have been subjected to rampant sexual abuse by staff members in the past 7 years. Golden Law fights back.
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Deborah discusses DOJ's decision to drop the sexual abuse charges against 'Dirty Dick' Smith with Fox KTVU 2.DOJ drops charges against 'Dirty Dick' Smith
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A Troubled Federal Prison Unit Gets New Life In A Different StateInstead of changing its conditions and practices, The Bureau of Prisons is simply moving a problem-plagued federal prison unit in Pennsylvania to Illinois.
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Federal prison rules against inmate testimony helps abusive staff escape punishment, a DOJ report findsA DOJ report reveals that the Federal Bureau of Prisons' reluctance to use inmate testimony in disciplinary actions enables abusive staff to evade punishment, undermining accountability and safety within federal prisons.
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D.C. Unveils 10-Year Plan to Replace Troubled Jail with Rehabilitative FacilitiesD.C. officials propose a decade-long, $463 million plan to replace the aging jail with modern, rehabilitative facilities, aiming to address longstanding health and safety issues