FCI Danbury (low-security) - Revision history

Warden: Fixed: Notable Inmates with proper links (Steve Bannon, Piper Kerman, etc.)

2025-12-08T20:29:34Z

Fixed: Notable Inmates with proper links (Steve Bannon, Piper Kerman, etc.)

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	'''Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury''' ('''FCI Danbury''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Danbury, Connecticut. It is operated by the [[~~Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities~~\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is part of the Danbury Federal Correctional Complex, which includes the adjacent [[~~FCI_Danbury_~~(minimum-~~security_camp~~)\|FCI Danbury Satellite Prison Camp]].		'''Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury''' ('''FCI Danbury''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Danbury, Connecticut. It is operated by the [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is part of the Danbury Federal Correctional Complex, which includes the adjacent [[FCI Danbury (minimum-security camp)\|FCI Danbury Satellite Prison Camp]].

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	'''Current/Recent:'''		'''Current/Recent:'''
	* '''[[~~Steve_Bannon~~]]''' - Former Trump strategist, ~~serving~~ a 4-month sentence for [[Contempt of Congress\|contempt of Congress]]. Reported to FCI Danbury in July 2024.		* '''[[Steve Bannon]]''' - Former Trump strategist, served a 4-month sentence for [[Contempt of Congress\|contempt of Congress]]. Reported to FCI Danbury in July 2024 and was released in October 2024.

	'''Historical (Women's Facility Era):'''		'''Historical (Women's Facility Era):'''
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	=== Visitation ===		=== Visitation ===

	There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[~~Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures~~\|Visitation Guide]].		There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[Visiting Policies and Procedures\|Visitation Guide]].

	For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].		For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].

Warden: Added Notable Inmates section (Steve Bannon, Piper Kerman, Leona Helmsley, Lauryn Hill)

2025-12-08T20:12:40Z

Added Notable Inmates section (Steve Bannon, Piper Kerman, Leona Helmsley, Lauryn Hill)

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			'''Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury''' ('''FCI Danbury''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Danbury, Connecticut. It is operated by the [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is part of the Danbury Federal Correctional Complex, which includes the adjacent [[FCI_Danbury_(minimum-security_camp)\|FCI Danbury Satellite Prison Camp]].

			== Overview ==

			FCI Danbury opened in 1940 and is located approximately 60 miles north of New York City. The facility was historically known as a federal prison for women and housed many notable female inmates before being converted to a male facility in 2013.

			The prison gained significant pop culture recognition as the inspiration for the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black," based on the memoir by Piper Kerman who served time at the former women's facility.

			== Notable Inmates ==

			FCI Danbury has housed several high-profile inmates:

			'''Current/Recent:'''
			* '''[[Steve_Bannon]]''' - Former Trump strategist, serving a 4-month sentence for [[Contempt of Congress\|contempt of Congress]]. Reported to FCI Danbury in July 2024.

			'''Historical (Women's Facility Era):'''
			* '''Piper Kerman''' - Author of "Orange Is the New Black," served 13 months for money laundering.
			* '''Leona Helmsley''' - Hotel magnate "Queen of Mean," served 18 months for tax evasion.
			* '''Lauryn Hill''' - Grammy-winning singer, served 3 months for tax evasion in 2013.

	== Notes from Alumni ==		== Notes from Alumni ==
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	''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''		''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''


	== Location & Visitation ==		== Location & Visitation ==
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	=== Location ===		=== Location ===

	Physical location: DANBURY, CT ~~6811~~		Physical location: DANBURY, CT 06811

	Mailing address: 33 1/2 PEMBROKE STATION, DANBURY, CT 06811		Mailing address: 33 1/2 PEMBROKE STATION, DANBURY, CT 06811
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	For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].		For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].

			== See also ==

			* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]]
			* [[FCI Danbury (minimum-security camp)]]
			* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]]

			== References ==

			* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Bureau of Prisons - FCI Danbury]

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Warden: Enhance SEO: add keywords, type=place

2025-12-04T16:55:10Z

Enhance SEO: add keywords, type=place

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2025-12-04T15:31:48Z

Add WikiSEO meta description

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Maintenance script: Removed RDAP link from No RDAP indicator

2025-11-22T06:27:49Z

Removed RDAP link from No RDAP indicator

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	<div style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">No ~~[[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(~~RDAP~~)\|RDAP]]~~</div>		<div style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">No RDAP</div>
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Maintenance script: Fixed broken Visitation Guide link

2025-11-22T06:23:49Z

Fixed broken Visitation Guide link

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	=== Visitation ===		=== Visitation ===

	There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[~~Life Inside/Daily Life and Institutional Culture/Visiting Policies and Procedures~~\|Visitation Guide]].		There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures\|Visitation Guide]].

	For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].		For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].

	[[Category:Federal Prisons]]		[[Category:Federal Prisons]]

Maintenance script: Add Federal Prisons category

2025-11-21T20:11:40Z

Add Federal Prisons category

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	For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].		For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan/ Official BOP Page].

			[[Category:Federal Prisons]]

Maintenance script: Added internal links: RDAP

2025-11-20T18:29:33Z

Added internal links: RDAP

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	<div style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">No RDAP</div>		<div style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;">No [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)\|RDAP]]</div>
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Maintenance script: Maintenance script moved page Facilities/FCI Danbury (low-security) to FCI Danbury (low-security): Flattening URL structure - moving all pages to root level while maintaining hierarchical organization on Main Page

2025-11-20T18:10:00Z

Maintenance script moved page Facilities/FCI Danbury (low-security) to FCI Danbury (low-security): Flattening URL structure - moving all pages to root level while maintaining hierarchical organization on Main Page

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System: Bulk import placeholder facility pages

2025-11-17T01:15:27Z

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+== Notes from Alumni ==
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+''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
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