A former Mississippi correctional officer has pleaded guilty to helping conceal the beating of an inmate.
Deonte Pate, 23, admitted to conspiring to cover up a beating carried out by two other officers, who were also charged for their roles in the incident.
Pate acknowledged that he submitted false reports and lied to the FBI in order to prevent knowledge of the beating from reaching outside authorities.
The indictment charged Lawardrick Marsher, 28, and Robert Sturdivant, 47, with kicking, punching and throwing the victim to the ground.
The indictment also alleges that their actions involved the use of a dangerous weapon and resulted in bodily injury to the victim.
Pate faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Sentencing is tentatively scheduled for March 16, 2017.
The charges against Marsher and Sturdivant are still pending and trial is scheduled for February 6, 2017.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta said, ‘In the closed prison environment, we rely on corrections officers to protect the safety and well-being of inmates.’
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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