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Philbin, Edward L
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Profile written July 12, 2026
Current Position
Warden 3
Salary
$47,394
2023 · state payroll
This profile reflects positional accountability — this individual held the leadership roles shown during the dates shown, during which the listed deaths or lawsuits occurred. Inclusion does not constitute a legal finding of personal culpability for any specific incident.
Tenure Summary
Edward L. Philbin served in leadership roles within the Georgia Department of Corrections from 2015 through 2023, starting as a Correction Administration official and later holding warden-level positions—first as Warden 1 in 2016 and 2017, then as Warden 3 from 2018 to 2023. GPS records attribute zero deaths to the facilities under his leadership during this entire period. While no facility-specific postings are documented in the available data, Philbin’s tenure was marked by a pattern of federal lawsuits naming him as a defendant, including multiple suits filed by individuals in custody and one pending action from 2024.What happened on their watch
The precise facilities Philbin oversaw are not identified in GPS records, so his tenure is grouped by the warden roles he held. As Warden 1 (2016–2017) and subsequently Warden 3 (2018–2023), no deaths were recorded as attributed to his leadership. Court records show that during and immediately following his warden service, several civil rights lawsuits were lodged against him in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia. The allegations in these suits are not detailed in the available documentation, but the filings span from 2018 through 2024. One case, Mosley v. Zachery, was filed in 2015 when Philbin held a Correction Administration role. The suits were terminated or remain pending; no settlement amounts are recorded in the data. No news mentions or intel reports provide additional context on facility conditions or incidents under Philbin’s watch.Litigation
- Mosley v. Zachery, 1:15-cv-00029 (GAMD, filed Jan 28, 2015, terminated Sep 21, 2017) — Philbin named as a defendant.
- Martin v. Philbin, 1:18-cv-00128 (GASD, filed Aug 17, 2018, terminated Jan 8, 2019).
- Martin v. Philbin, 1:18-cv-00212 (GASD, filed Dec 10, 2018, terminated Oct 23, 2019).
- Danenberg v. Philbin, 1:19-cv-00044 (GASD, filed Mar 21, 2019, terminated Dec 20, 2019).
- Martin v. Philbin, 1:19-cv-00216 (GASD, filed Dec 17, 2019, terminated Jan 8, 2020).
- Terrell v. Seals, 5:24-cv-00295 (GAMD, filed Aug 27, 2024, pending) — Philbin listed as a defendant.
Sources
- GPS personnel and accountability records — career postings, zero deaths attributed during leadership tenures.
- CourtListener — dockets for the federal lawsuits listed above.
Positions Held
| Title | Facility | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| WARDEN 3 | 2018-01-01 → 2023-12-31 | |
| WARDEN 1 | 2016-01-01 → 2017-12-31 | |
| CORRECTION ADMINISTRATION | 2015-01-01 → 2015-12-31 |
Lawsuits as defendant
| Case # | Court | Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:24-cv-00295 | GAMD | 2024-08-27 | pending |
| 1:19-cv-00216 | GASD | 2019-12-17 | terminated |
| 1:19-cv-00044 | GASD | 2019-03-21 | terminated |
| 1:18-cv-00212 | GASD | 2018-12-10 | terminated |
| 1:18-cv-00128 | GASD | 2018-08-17 | terminated |
| 1:15-cv-00029 | GAMD | 2015-01-28 | terminated |
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