Source: Fox News
Summary
Sarah Cavanaugh, a woman serving her sentence at a Rhode Island halfway house, was allegedly sent back to federal prison after objecting to rooming with a biological male sex offender. The incident has raised concerns about the Bureau of Prisons’ compliance with President Donald Trump’s directive to separate inmates by sex. Cavanaugh had been assigned a new roommate, Haley Lynn Rose, who was later revealed to be a man named Anthony Ninfo, convicted of possession of child pornography. Cavanaugh raised concerns with staff, but was instead given an incident report and her placement at the halfway house was revoked.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Bureau of Prisons’ contractor, Community Resources for Justice, operated the halfway house where Cavanaugh was staying. The incident report stated that Cavanaugh created a “hostile environment” for the transgender felon and overstepped boundaries by inquiring about their gender identity and room assignment. The report also stated that asserting preferences regarding room assignments is inappropriate. Cavanaugh’s placement at the halfway house was revoked, and she was returned to prison for six months. The incident has raised concerns about the Bureau of Prisons’ compliance with President Trump’s directive. The situation has become a familiar pattern, where individuals are expected to prioritize the comfort of others over their own safety and well-being.
Author: Evan Null
