One of the most significant factors contributing to prolonged incarceration in the federal prison system is the loss of Good Conduct Time (GCT). This penalty is supposed to be reserved for the most serious infractions, such as drug possession, weapons violations, or failed drug tests. However, it is often applied even for minor infractions like possession of a cell phone. The underlying issue lies in the deeply flawed standard of evidence used by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

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