Bureau of Prisons leader retiring under political pressure from lawmakers seeking his ouster
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal is retiring, following months of pressure from some lawmakers seeking his ouster over management issues at the agency.
A Bureau of Prisons message to employees on Wednesday said that "after 30 years of service with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Michael Carvajal, Director, this week notified Justice Department leadership of his plans to retire."
"At the request of the Attorney General, Director Carvajal has agreed to continue to lead the agency until a successor is named," the message said. "When his successor has been named, further details regarding Director Carvajal's retirement date will be provided."
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