May 8, 08:50 PM

FMC Devens Counselor Sentenced to Two Years for Bribes from Hedge Fund Founder

William S. Tidwell, a former correctional counselor at FMC Devens, a federal prison in Massachusetts, was sentenced to two years in prison for accepting bribes and a loan totaling tens of thousands of dollars from Raj Rajaratnam, a wealthy inmate and founder of Galleon Group hedge fund. The sentence follows an investigation by the FBI and the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General. Rajaratnam, previously convicted of insider trading, was identified as the source of the bribes. The case highlights significant corruption within the prison system, as described by the judge during sentencing.