Former Senior Correctional Officer Tavoris Bottley, 35, of Beaumont, Texas, was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in federal prison for his role in the brutal assault of an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Beaumont. The justice system has delivered a tough blow against Bottley, who had previously pleaded guilty on December 5, 2019, to one count of violating the civil rights of an inmate in his custody.
Bottley’s sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield, also includes one year of supervised release following his prison term. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has been relentless in its pursuit of those who abuse their authority within correctional facilities. Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division emphasized, “The Justice Department is committed to prosecuting correctional officers who use their position of authority to harm others, as opposed to upholding the duties of their job and protecting the individuals in their care.”
The assault occurred on June 8, 2017, when Bottley, along with his supervisor Khristal Ford, entered an inmate’s secured cell without justification. According to court documents, Bottley admitted that he intentionally assaulted A.A., an inmate, multiple times in the face and head for throwing a food tray. This incident not only highlights the abuse of power but also the need for accountability within the corrections system.
Khristal Ford, who was sentenced on January 8, 2020, to 24 months in prison, had previously pleaded guilty on May 29, 2019, to aiding and abetting in the assault. Ford is accused of submitting falsified reports to cover up the incident. This case was thoroughly investigated by the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General, and prosecuted by Trial Attorney Katherine G. DeVar of the Civil Rights Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Anderson of the Eastern District of Texas.
U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox from the Eastern District of Texas expressed his concerns about the impact of such incidents on the law enforcement community, stating, “When an officer acts like a schoolyard bully, it undermines the important work of all correctional officers and disrupts the very law and order they have sworn to protect.” The sentence imposed on Bottley serves as a stark reminder that those in positions of power must adhere to their duties and respect the rights of all individuals under their care.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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