The Department of Justice is investigating sexual abuse allegations at two California prisons after hundreds of lawsuits were filed by former inmates.
ABC7.com StaffThe Justice Department is investigating sexual abuse allegations at two state-run California prisons after hundreds of lawsuits were filed by women and former inmates.
"No woman incarcerated in a jail or prison should be subjected to sexual abuse by prison staff who are constitutionally bound to protect them," said Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general of the justice department's Civil Rights division. "Every woman, including those in prison, retains basic civil and constitutional rights and should be treated with dignity and respect.
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