Former California State Correctional Lieutenant Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes And Smuggling Contraband Into Prison

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SAN JOSE - Matthew L. Madsen pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to smuggle contraband into state prison in exchange for approximately $100,000 in payments from an inmate

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1. U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Former California State Correctional Lieutenant Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes And Smuggling Contraband Into Prison ↗Oct 20, 2026, 8:00 AM

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• Former California State Correctional Lieutenant Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes And Smuggling Contraband Into Prison Observed

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1. October 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMFirst reported

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