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Fort Worth facility reported most sexual abuse allegations at any federal women’s prison

By Steve Wilson and Kaley Johnson
FMC Carswell is a federal medical prison for women located in Fort Worth. According to a federal report, 35 women at Carswell reported being sexually assaulted by a staff member between 2014 and 2018.
FMC Carswell is a federal medical prison for women located in Fort Worth. According to a federal report, 35 women at Carswell reported being sexually assaulted by a staff member between 2014 and 2018. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com

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Sexual abuse at FMC Carswell prison

A Star-Telegram investigation reveals a pattern of sexual misconduct and cover-ups at prison for women.

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Exclusive: Fort Worth Carswell women’s prison plagued by sexual abuse, cover-ups

Exclusive: Fort Worth Carswell women’s prison plagued by sexual abuse, cover-ups
They were sexually assaulted in prison. An overwhelmed mental health system failed to help

They were sexually assaulted in prison. An overwhelmed mental health system failed to help
Fort Worth facility reported most sexual abuse allegations at any federal women’s prison

Fort Worth facility reported most sexual abuse allegations at any federal women’s prison
‘Everybody should know.’ Survivor tells story of sexual assault at federal prison

‘Everybody should know.’ Survivor tells story of sexual assault at federal prison

Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com

This story was originally published August 26, 2022 at 5:00 AM.

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Steve Wilson is a native of Fort Worth and as the Star-Telegram’s platforms editor works with editors and reporters to tell stories in the best possible way using his knowledge of storytelling technology. He is also an avid cook and foodie and helps cover the local food scene. In fact, he’s a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
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Sexual abuse at FMC Carswell prison

A Star-Telegram investigation reveals a pattern of sexual misconduct and cover-ups at prison for women.

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