Bureau Of Prisons Director Answers To Congress For Epstein's Death

The transcript discusses the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein's death, focusing on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and its systemic issues. Dr. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, the BOP director, addresses questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee about staffing problems, overpopulation, and understaffing in federal prisons. The BOP has lost significant staff since 2016, exacerbated by a hiring freeze. Investigations by the FBI and Department of Justice are ongoing, and efforts are being made to hire more staff and update equipment.

What was the impact of the Trump Administration's hiring freeze on the Bureau of Prisons?

What measures is the Bureau of Prisons taking to address the issues following Epstein's death?