FCI Memphis: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on FCI Memphis, 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.

2025

Apr 23, 2025 Former Memphis correctional officer sentenced to federal imprisonment for bribery localmemphis.com Other
Apr 23, 2025 Memphis correctional officer sentenced to prison for bribery WREG.com Other

2023

Jun 5, 2023 Illegal cell phones an 'epidemic' at federal facility in Memphis, prison union president says FOX13 Memphis
Jun 2, 2023 'Cuisine in Custody' : FCI Memphis inmate’s cooking videos go viral FOX13 Memphis

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