FCI McKean (minimum-security camp): Difference between revisions

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MALE

Gender

MINIMUM

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Population (Nov. 2025)

Actor Wesley Snipes served time at McKean in the early 2010s for tax evasion, bringing national attention to the facility.
Former U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania reported to McKean to serve a 10-year sentence on corruption charges.
A DC inspection report (2019) noted that when asked how staff treats DC inmates compared to others, seven reported worse treatment, three reported equal, and none reported better.
Six individuals reported staff making insulting remarks, mostly regarding race or DC residency status.
The remote location in Bradford, Pennsylvania, creates limited travel and hotel accommodations for visitors—a common concern for family members.

Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.

Physical location: LEWIS RUN, PA 16738

Mailing address: 6975 ROUTE 59, LEWIS RUN, PA 16738

There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.

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+* Actor Wesley Snipes served time at McKean in the early 2010s for tax evasion, bringing national attention to the facility.
+* Former U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania reported to McKean to serve a 10-year sentence on corruption charges.
+* A [https://cic.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/cic/page_content/attachments/PUBLISHED%20FINAL%202019%20FCI%20McKean%20Inspection%20Report.pdf DC inspection report (2019)] noted that when asked how staff treats DC inmates compared to others, seven reported worse treatment, three reported equal, and none reported better.
+* Six individuals reported staff making insulting remarks, mostly regarding race or DC residency status.
+* The remote location in Bradford, Pennsylvania, creates limited travel and hotel accommodations for visitors—a common concern for family members.
 ''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''