Sex Abuse Litigation

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Federal Bureau of Prisons

3 reports indexed, newest first.

September 2026

  1. Former federal prison worker sentenced for sexual contact with inmates at FCI Thomson

    Danny L. Spyker, a former corrections officer and cook supervisor convicted by a federal jury of sexual contact with inmates, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison. Prosecutors said he abused his position of authority over people in custody.

    Conviction United States, IllinoisReported by Chicago Sun-Times

August 2026

  1. Court approves $3M attorney fee deal in FCI Dublin sexual abuse class action

    A federal court approved a $3 million settlement covering attorneys' fees in the class action over staff sexual abuse of women at the now-closed FCI Dublin. Related litigation has produced roughly $130 million in payouts to more than 130 former prisoners.

    Settlement United States, CaliforniaReported by Prison Legal News

March 2026

  1. Federal guard at Brooklyn's MDC indicted on sexual abuse charge

    Correctional officer James Johnson was charged in a federal indictment with sexually abusing a detainee in 2025 and lying to federal agents. He was released on bail and has not been convicted.

    Criminal charges United States, New YorkReported by New York Post (via AOL)