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Prison Tablet Porn Access Sparks Federal Probe

29 May 2026 16:24

A federal investigation is probing California's prisoner tablet program after reports of inmates accessing pornography and committing crimes. - Rep.

James Comer leads the U.S. Oversight Committee probe into federal funding.

- Inmate Nathaniel Diaz used a tablet to contact a 12-year-old, facing 25-50 more years. - Governor Newsom's office denies claims, says communications are monitored.

The investigation could cut federal funding to California's prison system.

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