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'''Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island''' ('''FCI Terminal Island''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in San Pedro, California. 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 located on Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor. | |||
== Overview == | |||
FCI Terminal Island is a low-security correctional institution that opened in 1938. Originally built as a federal detention center for immigration cases, it has evolved into a prison known for housing both general population inmates and those in the Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP). | |||
The facility is unique in its island location within Los Angeles Harbor, providing a scenic setting unusual for a federal prison. The prison occupies part of Terminal Island, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. | |||
== Notable Inmates == | |||
FCI Terminal Island has housed several high-profile inmates: | |||
* '''[[Sam_Bankman-Fried]]''' - FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder, convicted of fraud and money laundering. Currently serving a 25-year sentence. | |||
* '''Al Capone''' - Infamous gangster, served the final years of his federal sentence here in the 1930s. | |||
* '''Charles Manson''' - Cult leader, briefly held here. | |||
* '''Timothy Leary''' - Psychologist and LSD advocate, served time in the 1970s. | |||
* '''Battle of Tokyo Rose''' - Multiple women convicted of treason for WWII broadcasts were held here. | |||
* '''G. Gordon Liddy''' - Watergate conspirator, served part of his sentence here. | |||
== 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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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/trm/ 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/trm/ Official BOP Page]. | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]] | |||
* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]] | |||
* [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] | |||
== References == | |||
* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/trm/ Bureau of Prisons - FCI Terminal Island] | |||
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Revision as of 20:12, 8 December 2025
Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island (FCI Terminal Island) is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in San Pedro, California. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is located on Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor.
Overview
FCI Terminal Island is a low-security correctional institution that opened in 1938. Originally built as a federal detention center for immigration cases, it has evolved into a prison known for housing both general population inmates and those in the Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP).
The facility is unique in its island location within Los Angeles Harbor, providing a scenic setting unusual for a federal prison. The prison occupies part of Terminal Island, which is connected to the mainland by bridges.
Notable Inmates
FCI Terminal Island has housed several high-profile inmates:
- Sam_Bankman-Fried - FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder, convicted of fraud and money laundering. Currently serving a 25-year sentence.
- Al Capone - Infamous gangster, served the final years of his federal sentence here in the 1930s.
- Charles Manson - Cult leader, briefly held here.
- Timothy Leary - Psychologist and LSD advocate, served time in the 1970s.
- Battle of Tokyo Rose - Multiple women convicted of treason for WWII broadcasts were held here.
- G. Gordon Liddy - Watergate conspirator, served part of his sentence here.
Notes from Alumni
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Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.
Location & Visitation
Location
Physical location: SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
Mailing address: 1299 SEASIDE AVENUE, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
Visitation
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.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)