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'Unconscionable': DOJ says CA prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Fedor Zarkhin , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They have 49 days to address the issues raised by the investigation.
A two-year investigation by the Department of Justice has uncovered systemic issues in California women's prisons. The probe found evidence of sexual abuse and civil rights violations. The state of California has been given a limited time to respond to the findings.
They have 49 days to address the issues raised by the investigation. Further details on the investigation and its findings are available from the Department of Justice. The probe's results have been reported, but additional information can be found through the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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