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'They tried to silence us': Survivors of 'rape club prison' speak | The Truth of the Matter
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25:19Now PlayingIn this NewsNation exclusive, two formerly incarcerated women — Windy Panzo and Cassandra Reyes — break their silence about the systemic abuse they say they suffered inside FCI Dublin, a federal prison so plagued by sexual misconduct it became known as “The Rape Club.”
Panzo and Reyes share their experience with “The Truth of the Matter” host Natasha Zouves. Their stories reveal more than just individual trauma. Along with four other women who spoke to NewsNation, their accounts expose a system that punished women for speaking up — using solitary confinement, delayed release dates and silence to protect abusers.
NewsNation reached out to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and a spokesperson replied that the BOP “strongly condemns all forms of sexually abusive behavior and takes seriously our duty to protect the individuals entrusted in our custody. … Due to active litigation, we will decline to comment further.”
This story contains discussions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help and discreet resources on the National Sexual Assault Hotline website or by calling 1-800-656-4673.
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