A shocking case of corruption has come to light at the Dade Correctional Institution (DCI) in Florida. A federal grand jury in Miami returned a three-count indictment on September 11, 2009, charging former DCI officers Cordell J. White and Christopher W. Bonnet, current DCI Sergeant Obe D. L’Bert, and former DCI inmate Larry T. Williams with violating the civil rights of other inmates at DCI.
The indictment alleges that on October 26, 2008, defendants L’Bert and White arranged for defendant-inmate Williams, aka Monster, to assault another inmate, identified in the indictment as D.T. L’Bert and White allegedly moved D.T. to Williams’s cell and waited outside of the cell while Williams assaulted and injured D.T. The indictment further alleges that on November 1, 2007, defendants White and Bonnet arranged for Williams to assault another inmate, identified in the indictment as F.H., then escorted Williams to F.H’s cell and waited outside of the cell while Williams assaulted and injured F.H.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison on each of the three felony civil rights charges.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Florida State Department of Corrections, Inspector General’s Office; and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Osborne of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and Trial Attorney Edward Chung of the Civil Rights Division.
The charges against the defendants include violating the civil rights of other inmates at DCI. The indictment alleges that the defendants conspired to violate the civil rights of other inmates, resulting in assaults and injuries.
The case highlights the need for accountability in correctional facilities and the importance of protecting the rights of inmates.
The indictment is a significant step towards bringing justice to the victims of these alleged crimes. The case will be closely watched by law enforcement and civil rights advocates.
**Mandatory Facts:**
Defendant: Cordell J. White, Christopher W. Bonnet, Obe D. L’Bert, Larry T. Williams
Criminal Charges: Violating Civil Rights (three felony counts)
City and State: Miami, Florida
Exact Date: September 11, 2009 (indictment date)
Sentence or Outcome: Pending (indictment only)
Companies and entities involved: None
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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