Charles Drew Johnson, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Mississippi 2016

Former Deputy Sheriff Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse

Jackson, Miss. – A former Smith County Deputy Sheriff has been indicted on four counts of having sexual contact with an inmate without the inmate’s consent.

Charles Drew Johnson, 43, of Magee, Mississippi, allegedly had sexual contact with the inmate on four separate occasions from April 2016 through November 2016. The indictment also alleges that Johnson’s conduct resulted in bodily injury to the victim and included aggravated sexual abuse.

According to a federal grand jury, Johnson's actions were a blatant disregard for the trust and authority that comes with his position as a law enforcement officer. If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

Johnson appeared for an arraignment today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda R. Anderson. The case is scheduled for trial before Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III on August 19, 2019 in Jackson.

The public is reminded that an indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Johnson, a former Deputy Sheriff, is accused of violating the trust and authority that comes with his position. His actions, if proven true, are a serious breach of public trust and a threat to the safety and well-being of inmates in his care.

As a member of law enforcement, Johnson is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and respect for the law. His alleged actions are a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in our justice system.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/former-smith-county-deputy-sheriff-indicted-sexual-contact-inmate