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| Warden of Supermax Prison Retiring |
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| Published: 07/21/2009 |
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Warden of Supermax prison in Colorado retiring By Catherine Tsai (AP) – July 20, 2009 DENVER — The warden of the federal Supermax prison that holds some of the country's most notorious criminals, including Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui and "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski, is retiring. Warden Ron Wiley has announced he will retire effective Oct. 1 after 28 years of government service, Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman Traci Billingsley confirmed Monday. Inmates at Supermax in Florence, Colo., include Moussaoui, Kaczynski and convicted Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols, among others. The prison also has been mentioned as a possible home for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Billingsley did not release reasons for Wiley's departure. "I'm surprised that Warden Wiley is leaving, very surprised," said state Rep. Buffie McFadyen, a Democrat whose district includes Florence. "Usually, when something as big as Guantanamo detainees is being discussed, I would think they would want at least some consistency at the facility." There was no immediate word on who next warden at Supermax will be. The Associated Press obtained a copy of an e-mail sent to staff July 13 that said Wiley indicated he planned to spend time with his family and pursue local teaching opportunities. The e-mail from Blake Davis, warden for the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence, said Davis would serve as interim warden for Supermax and for the Florence Federal Correctional Complex that houses it, effective immediately. Read More. |
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