Christopher Betances, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Arizona 2017

Assault in Federal Penitentiary Leads to 57-Month Sentence

TUCSON, Ariz. - In a shocking display of violent behavior, Christopher Betances, 34, of New York, New York, stabbed another inmate in the face, neck, and upper body areas with a shank.

On November 19, 2017, Betances, while serving time in a federal penitentiary, committed the heinous crime, leaving the victim severely injured.

The investigation into this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Prisons. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Raquel Arellano and Corey J. Mantei, District of Arizona, Tucson.

Betances had previously pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, a charge that would ultimately lead to his downfall. U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps sentenced Betances to 57 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.

The sentence was handed down in response to Betances's violent actions, which put the lives of other inmates at risk. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist within our nation's prisons.

The Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked tirelessly to bring Betances to justice, and their efforts have been rewarded with a stiff sentence.

Betances's case is a sobering reminder of the importance of maintaining order and discipline within our nation's correctional facilities.

Christopher Betances, a 34-year-old man from New York, New York, was sentenced to 57 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for assault with a dangerous weapon.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/pr/federal-inmate-sentenced-stabbing-another-inmate