{"id":2328813,"date":"2024-08-21T21:03:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T01:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-launches-huge-investigation-into-tennessees-largest-prison\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T21:08:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T01:08:25","slug":"doj-launches-huge-investigation-into-tennessees-largest-prison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-launches-huge-investigation-into-tennessees-largest-prison\/","title":{"rendered":"DOJ Launches Huge Investigation Into Tennessee\u2019s Largest Prison"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdoj-launches-huge-investigation-into-tennessees-largest-prison%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2328813&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S.\u2062 Department\u200d of Justice (DOJ)\u2062 has announced an \u200dinvestigation into the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, Tennessee&#8217;s largest \u2063prison, following reports of severe\u200c issues including assaults, sexual abuse,\u200b and murders. This private facility, operated\u2064 by \u2063CoreCivic since its opening in 2016, has reported a staggering 196 assaults, 90 cases of sexual \u200babuse, and two murders between July 2022 and\u200b June 2023. The DOJ\u200b aims to ascertain whether there are systemic violations of constitutional \u2064rights concerning the treatment of inmates. \u200d <\/p>\n<p>Staffing troubles have also \u200cplagued the prison, with a staggering \u2063turnover rate\u200d of 188% among \u200dguards in 2023 and a 42%\u2063 vacancy rate.\u200c The audit revealed that CoreCivic\u200d has not effectively addressed claims \u2063of sexual misconduct and has housed potential victims alongside potential aggressors. The investigation is intended to ensure \u2062that Tennessee meets its constitutional obligations for the safety of\u2063 its incarcerated population.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it would investigate Tennessee&rsquo;s largest prison for rampant assaults, sexual abuse and murders.<\/p>\n<p>The DOJ is launching an investigation into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a private prison opened by CoreCivic in 2016 and the largest prison in the state, after reports of sexual and physical abuse inside the prison. The prison allegedly had 196 assaults, two murders and 90 cases of sexual assault reported from July 2022 to June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;People are incarcerated at Trousdale Turner as punishment for their crimes, but in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rep-pressley-claims-legal-system-biased-women-7-prison-population\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legal system,<\/a> punishment does not and cannot include violence and sexual abuse,&rdquo; DOJ Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division said. &ldquo;The Justice Department is launching this comprehensive investigation to determine if there are systemic constitutional violations regarding the treatment of people in this privately-run correctional facility. We are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-investigating-2-south-carolina-jails-after-multiple-inmate-deaths-alleged-assaults\/\" title=\"DOJ probes 2 SC jails for inmate deaths, assaults.\">people held inside jails<\/a> and prisons across our country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The prison also allegedly suffers from massive staffing issues, with a turnover rate of 188 percent among guards in 2023, according to United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis.<\/p>\n<p>An audit of Tennessee prisons in 2023 found that CoreCivic-managed prisons in the state have a turnover rate of 146 percent, compared to state-owned prisons at 37 percent. CoreCivic prisons also have a 42 percent vacancy rate among guards.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The safety and dignity of every person in our care is a top priority for our leadership and the staff at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center,&rdquo; said Steven Owen, Vice President of Communications at CoreCivic. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/happy-thanksgiving-lin-wood-announces-sidney-powell-will-file-major-lawsuit-in-georgia-tomorrow\/\" title=\"HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Lin Wood Announces Sidney Powell Will File Major Lawsuit in Georgia Tomorrow!\">ve worked closely<\/a> with the Tennessee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dc-department-corrections-officials-held-contempt-jan-6-detainee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Corrections<\/a> to identify and implement policies and processes that enhance safety and security while providing meaningful programs and services geared towards helping the individuals in our care prepare for successful reentry. We take this matter very seriously and are committed to working closely with both [the Tennessee Department of Corrections] and USDOJ officials to address areas of concern.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>CoreCivic housed &ldquo;potential&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-tosses-out-leaving-neverland-accusers-lawsuit-against-michael-jacksons-companies\/\" title=\"Judge Tosses Out \u2018Leaving Neverland\u2019 Accuser\u2019s Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson\u2019s Companies\">sexual abuse victims<\/a> in the same cells as &ldquo;potential aggressors,&rdquo; according to the audit. CoreCivic also allegedly did not properly investigate claims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in their prisons.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Publicly available information suggests that Trousdale Turner has been plagued by serious problems since it first opened its doors,&rdquo; Leventis said. &ldquo;Although CoreCivic owns and operates Trousdale, the State of Tennessee is ultimately responsible for the safety of the people incarcerated there. This investigation seeks to determine whether Tennessee is meeting its constitutional obligations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\n<p><em>All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/union-membership-plummets-to-record-low\/\" title=\"Union Membership Plummets to Record Low\">legitimate news publisher<\/a> that can provide a large audience. 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The inquiry will focus on the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a private facility operated by CoreCivic since 2016, following alarming reports of both sexual and physical abuse within its walls. Between July 2022 and June 2023, there were reportedly 196 assaults, two murders, and 90 cases of sexual assault at the prison. DOJ Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke from the Civil Rights Division stated that while individuals are incarcerated as punishment for their crimes, such punishment should not involve violence or sexual abuse. The DOJ aims to conduct a thorough investigation to assess whether there are systemic violations of constitutional rights regarding how inmates are treated in this privately managed facility. Additionally, staffing issues have been reported at the prison; in 2023 alone, guard turnover reached an astonishing rate of 188 percent. An audit indicated that prisons managed by CoreCivic in Tennessee had a turnover rate of 146 percent compared to just 37 percent for state-run facilities. Furthermore, CoreCivic prisons face a significant vacancy rate among guards at 42 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Steven Owen, Vice President of Communications at CoreCivic emphasized that ensuring the safety and dignity of all individuals in their care is a top priority for both leadership and staff at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center. He mentioned ongoing collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Corrections to enhance safety measures while providing programs aimed at aiding inmates&#8217; successful reintegration into society. However, according to the audit findings, CoreCivic allegedly housed potential victims of sexual abuse alongside potential aggressors and failed to adequately investigate claims related to sexual assault or harassment.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis noted that publicly available information indicates serious issues have plagued Trousdale Turner since its inception. While CoreCivic operates the facility, he stressed that ultimately it is the State of Tennessee&#8217;s responsibility to ensure inmate safety; thus this investigation will determine if Tennessee is fulfilling its constitutional obligations regarding inmate treatment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2328814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Picture_-_2024-08-21T145103.954.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[33010,7076,3976,3891,6651],"class_list":["post-2328813","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-criminal-justice","tag-doj","tag-investigation","tag-prison","tag-tennessee"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Picture_-_2024-08-21T145103.954.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2328813"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328813\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2328813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2328813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2328813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}