Gregory Rodriguez, a former correctional officer at Central California's women's prison, was sentenced to 224 years for over 60 charges of sexual abuse, including rape and battery. His abuse spanned nearly a decade, targeting multiple women before his retirement and investigation in 2022. Despite prior reports of misconduct dating back to 2014, no action was taken against him until his conviction. Data shows systemic issues in addressing sexual misconduct by prison officers, with few being held accountable for reported abuses. Rodriguez's manipulation tactics included isolation of victims and coercion through threats and rewards.
Gregory Rodriguez, a former California correctional officer convicted of over 60 charges of abusing women in his custody, received a sentence of 224 years in prison.
Rodriguez was found guilty of targeting incarcerated women over nearly a decade, using coercion and isolation to facilitate his abuse.
Despite numerous complaints, only four officers were terminated for sexual misconduct in California between 2014 and 2023, highlighting systemic issues in prison staff accountability.
Rodriguez’s case exemplified a continuing crisis of sexual abuse in prisons, revealing that reports of misconduct often led to victim punishment rather than action against abusers.
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