DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center for understaffing and safety concerns.

The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Tennessee, operated by private company CoreCivic. The investigation follows state audits revealing understaffing and safety concerns, including violence and sexual abuse. The DOJ will examine whether the state adequately protects inmates' rights and whether there are systemic violations in the privately-run facility.

August 20, 2024
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