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Four Former Prison Guards Charged in Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – In a shocking turn of events, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Corrections have announced charges against four former Anamosa State Penitentiary correctional officers and one other individual for their alleged involvement in inmate assault and conspiracy.
The four former correctional officers, whose names were not immediately released, are facing federal charges of inmate assault and conspiracy. The charges stem from an investigation into allegations of abuse and mistreatment of inmates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary.
According to sources, the investigation was conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the North Liberty Police Department. The charges were brought by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa.
U.S. Attorney Kevin Techau and IDOC Director Jerry Bartruff will be present at a press conference on October 6th to discuss the charges and provide further details.
The press conference is scheduled to take place at the United States Federal Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 6th at 3:00 p.m.
Those expecting to attend the press conference are advised to contact Assistant U.S. Attorney and Public Information Officer Steve Young no later than Monday, October 5th. His contact information is available upon request.
Defendant:
Former Correctional Officers (names not immediately released)
Criminal Charges:
Inmate Assault and Conspiracy
City and State:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Date:
October 6th, 2015
Sentence or Outcome:
Charges are pending
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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