PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 26, 2012 -
March 26, 2012, Atlanta, Georgia — It appears that one of the easiest ways to break the law under the law is to become a federal officer or employee. Through the eyes of a federal prisoner, we have seen conduct that is unbecoming of what we expect of our federal officers.
Even though Nathan Brennan is in fear of the institution’s administration retaliating, he has revealed some of the illegal practices, conduct and self-appointed policies of a federal prison.
Brennan explained, “Unfortunately in this environment, when one becomes too vocal, they tend to find themselves replaced, suddenly in transit, or relocated to the Special Housing Unit (SHU) for ‘your own’ protection. Some are deemed as individuals inciting riotous conduct. It is suggested that they will come up with any type of convenient excuse to quiet you for the purpose of the ‘investigation’. My speaking up is a risk that I am willing to take, not simply for myself but for my family and others out there that would not understand unless someone were to speak up. Most people simply do not realize the gross abuse of power and neglect that takes place inside of here. Realistically, most don’t care unless or until it happens to them. But inside of here, federally employed law breakers are being assigned to manage convicted law breakers. The only difference is that one group is labeled as an officer while the other is labeled as an inmate.”
Over the next couple of days, we will be revealing some of the illegal conduct that takes place on a daily basis behind the walls or fence of a United States Federal Prison.
Brennan is currently in court fighting his case where this federal institution arbitrarily incorporated aggravated conditions to his custody without any factual evidence to support their decision.
“It has been a struggle. My family has been my greatest support. In fact, when I asked one of the administrators about their determination in spite of the law, he said unequivocally that ‘you know they aren’t going to do anything about it.’ That’s the system that I am now a part of. I am housed in a federal government facility whose own employees admit that they have no intention of following the law. I have wondered even in my case, what am I truly fighting, for my constitutional rights or for yours. The truth is that I am fighting for freedom that should be given. Unfortunately, I have learned what so many Americans have forgotten. Freedom, even today, is not given. Freedom must be earned. The facade is that it’s automatic. The real truth is that if you are not willing to fight for your rights, those same rights will be taken away.”
Brennan’s case is before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The evidence is overwhelming. But even with such compelling evidence, the fear is that practice may win out over principle.
Many federal officers have abandoned the ethics innately obliged in their service to immoral opportunity. Continue reading →