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FLORIDA NEWSPAPER REPORTS COLEMAN GUARDS WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED FEMALE INMATES WERE NOT PROSECUTED

Hey, all you male predators: Want a job where you can freely sexually assault women? And retire with fat benefits (and a nonprosecution agreement)? Have we got an opportunity for you at the BOP!

In a story published last week, The Tampa Bay Times reported that the government admitted in a court filing that six of eight COs named in a civil suit by 15 current and former female inmates at Coleman engaged in sexual misconduct, but were not prosecuted, but rather allowed to resign or retire. Some are still getting federal retirement benefits.

The suit contends the Coleman prison was a “sanctuary” for abusers. In some cases, the women allege, the abuse lasted for years. The women, who range in age from 26 to 59, were threatened if they didn’t comply, the suit maintains.

Tampa Bay Times, No consequences after Florida officers admit to sexually abusing inmates, lawsuit says (September 17, 2020)

– Thomas L. Root