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All inmates relocated from Dublin federal women’s prison

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As of May 1st, the women were all either transferred to other prisons, released or transferred to "community placement," according to bureau spokesperson Randilee Giamusso.

In an email Monday, Giamusso said each inmate underwent an assessment to determine the best placement for them with a goal to keep everyone as close as possible to their expected release locations.

"We also ensured they had access to their legal representatives once they arrived at their receiving institutions."

The prison was abruptly closed last month after a wide-ranging sexual abuse scandal came to light.

Former warden Ray Garcia was convicted in 2022 and sentenced to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing three inmates and lying about it. Former chaplain James Highhouse pleaded guilty to charges related to sexually abusing an inmate and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Also, Nakie Nunley was sentenced last month to six years in prison on four counts of sexual abuse of a ward, five counts of abusive sexual contact and one count of making false statements.

Bureau officials didn't say how many women were transferred to other prisons or where those women are now located.

Giamusso said the closure of the Dublin facility is temporary and that no one will lose their jobs as a result.

Sunni M. Khalid is a veteran of more than 40 years in journalism, having worked in print, radio, television, and web journalism.