Former USP Big Sandy Lieutenant

The former lieutenant was sentenced to prison time for the civil rights violation. The specific sentence length was not detailed in the press release summary, but the case demonstrates the DOJ's continued commitment to holding correctional officers accountable for misconduct that violates inmates' constitutional rights.

Summary

A former lieutenant at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy was sentenced for civil rights violations involving the excessive use of force against an inmate. The Department of Justice prosecuted the case as part of its efforts to enforce federal civil rights laws in correctional facilities.

Violation Details

The former correctional officer was convicted of violating an inmate's civil rights by using excessive force. The incident occurred at USP Big Sandy, a federal prison in Kentucky. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division prosecuted the case under 18 U.S.C. § 242, which makes it a crime for government officials to willfully deprive individuals of their constitutional rights.

Outcome

The former lieutenant was sentenced to prison time for the civil rights violation. The specific sentence length was not detailed in the press release summary, but the case demonstrates the DOJ's continued commitment to holding correctional officers accountable for misconduct that violates inmates' constitutional rights.