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Six Prisons Closing Amid Crisis | Richmond News
Six federal prisons, including FCI Petersburg in Prince George County, are set to close as the Bureau of Prisons tackles decades of deferred maintenance and crippling staffing shortages, with a $4 billion repair backlog. The move follows recent tragedies—including three inmate deaths and a drone drug smuggling scandal—and aims to streamline operations for safer, more efficient facilities. Staff will be reassigned, but the fate of current inmates remains unclear as officials vow to support their workforce through the transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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