David E. Patton, Executive Director of the Federal Defenders of New York, testified before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. His testimony focused on the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the implementation of the First Step Act (FSA). He highlighted issues such as the BOP's history of restrictive practices, inadequate programming, and the need for strong oversight. Patton also discussed specific incidents at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) and the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, including a fire at the MDC and the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein at the MCC. He emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and the need for the BOP to meet its statutory obligations under the FSA.
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