Ernst Demands Answers on Sexual Misconduct at USP Thomson

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"Last year, my letter sought numerous answers regarding your bureau's plan to properly respond to the ongoing criminal activity occurring at USP Thomson. As you'll recall, the prisoners at USP Thomson were, for years, routinely perpetrating acts of sexual misconduct toward staff just trying to do their jobs. The inmates' activity was met with an inconsistent and inadequate response from the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) leadership both at the facility and the system more broadly.

BOP staff at USP Thomson and across the country deserve a workplace free from sexual harassment. These attacks are serious, and no individual should be forced to endure this behavior. I am dismayed by BOP's slow response to this situation and apparent lack of corrective action in preparation for future similar situations.

The change in mission at USP Thomson does not address the concerns of inadequate response to sexual misconduct on behalf of BOP leadership. The current and former staff of USP Thomson--particularly the female staff--have been neglected long enough. BOP employees across the country deserve a workplace free from sexual misconduct. Relocating inmates does nothing to ensure they receive one."

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