A former correctional officer at FCI Dublin was handed a six-year prison sentence after copping to sexually abusing several female inmates. Nakie Nunley, 48, from Fairfield, California, pleaded guilty to a litany of charges, including four counts of sexual abuse of a ward, five counts of abusive sexual contact, and one count of making false statements, according to the Department of Justice.

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco did not mince her words as she addressed the sentencing of the former guard, declaring, "Nunley egregiously exploited his authority by sexually abusing multiple incarcerated women and then retaliating against those who blew the whistle." This sentencing affirms that the Justice Department is serious about punishing those who betray their badge to prey on the vulnerable.

U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey voiced his commitment to pursuing justice, stating: "Rooting out injustice in prisons is difficult work." This strong sentiment was echoed by DOJ-OIG Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz, who underscored their ongoing dedication to investigating sexual misconduct within the correctional system.

During his tenure at the prison industry call center UNICOR, Nunley took advantage of his supervisory role to carry out his crimes. Prisoners under his watch were subjected to his vile acts, which ranged from sexual intercourse to digital penetration. His plea agreement detailed some of the retaliation methods he employed against those who dared to challenge his misconduct, including threats of job loss and transfers to a different facility.

The DOJ-OIG and the FBI collaborated to expose the corruption at the federal facility, resulting in Nunley's fall from grace and subsequent incarceration. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Molly K. Priedeman and Andrew Paulson spearheaded the prosecution, with assistance from Legal Assistant Kay Konopaske, in the case that has painted a disturbing picture of abuse behind bars.