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Marana, Arizona Investigates Sexual Abuse Claims Against MTC Amid ICE Camp Plans

Marana, Arizona, is investigating Management and Training Corporation's handling of sexual abuse allegations at a former prison as it seeks to reopen as an ICE camp. The inquiry follows discrepancies found in a PREA audit and local concerns about the lack of public discussion regarding the facility's reopening.

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The town of Marana, Arizona, is investigating Management and Training Corporation (MTC) over its handling of sexual abuse allegations at a former state prison. This inquiry is part of the review of MTC's application to reopen the facility as an ICE detention camp. Concerns have been raised about discrepancies between state records and MTC's PREA audit, which reported no incidents of sexual misconduct despite multiple allegations. Local officials and residents are also expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of public engagement regarding the prison's reopening.

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  • Marana Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis sent a letter to MTC on October 28.
  • The PREA audit for MTC's facility reported zero incidents of sexual misconduct.
  • Three allegations of sexual misconduct were recorded in state records for 2022 and 2023.
  • MTC plans to reopen the former prison as an ICE detention camp.
  • Democrats in Arizona are discussing potential repeals of controversial immigration laws.
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Arizona Town’s Probe on Sex Abuse Claims Could Block Prison Firm Building New ICE Camp

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Marana, Arizona Investigates Sexual Abuse Claims Against MTC Amid ICE Camp Plans