Christian Alexander Porter, Falsifying Records, Assault, Alabama 2021
Ex-Jail Chief Charged with Assault, Falsifying Records
Christian Alexander Porter, a former jail administrator in Alabama, faces serious charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Christian Alexander Porter, 33, a former Crenshaw County Jail Administrator, has been charged with a federal civil rights violation, falsifying a report, and making false statements to investigators, according to a recent indictment.
The indictment alleges that Porter assaulted a handcuffed and compliant inmate at the Crenshaw County Jail on October 12, 2021. Additionally, Porter is accused of falsifying a use of force report to cover up the assault.
Porter's actions are being investigated by the FBI Mobile Field Office. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for the federal civil rights violation, 20 years for falsifying the report and making false statements to state investigators, and 5 years for making false statements to federal investigators.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Counts for the Middle District of Alabama and Trial Attorney Lia Rettammel of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
Porter's charges serve as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating the rights of those in custody. The indictment is a mere allegation, and Porter is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the FBI's commitment to upholding the civil rights of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.
The case serves as a call to action for law enforcement agencies to prioritize accountability and ensure that those who abuse their power are held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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