FMC Butner: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on FMC Butner, newest first. Local reporters catch things the BOP never announces, so this is often the closest thing to a public record the facility has. Links go to the original outlets.

2024

Sep 24, 2024 Visitors not allowed to see loved ones at Butner prison for 19 days and counting, officials won't say why WRAL
Nineteen days without visits is not just a scheduling problem. Families often travel long distances and have very little control over when BOP restores access.

2023

Apr 25, 2023 R. Kelly moved from Chicago to North Carolina prison FMC Butner New York Post Other
Apr 24, 2023 R Kelly News | Robert Kelly in lock up at North Carolina Butner Federal Prison in Granville County ABC11 News Other

2021

Dec 24, 2021 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski transferred to Butner prison medical facility in North Carolina ABC11 News Other
Dec 23, 2021 79-year-old 'Unabomber' transferred to NC's Butner prison WRAL Other

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