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Inmate’s Brutal Attack on Guard Lands 96 Months in Prison
A shocking incident at the Oakdale Federal Correction Center has left a correctional officer with a serious injury and an inmate facing a lengthy prison sentence. Gary T. Butler, 48, was sentenced to 96 months in prison and three years of supervised release for attacking a correctional officer.
According to evidence presented at Butler’s guilty plea on March 27, 2014, the attack occurred on April 24, 2011. An officer was collecting food trays in a special housing unit when Butler made a deep cut in the officer’s left forearm. The wound extended from approximately the officer’s elbow to his wrist, requiring internal stitches to the muscle and 23 external staples to mend.
The attack was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph T. Mickel prosecuted the case, securing a guilty plea and a lengthy prison sentence for the inmate.
The severity of the attack and the subsequent sentence send a strong message to inmates at the Oakdale Federal Correction Center. Any form of violence against correctional officers will not be tolerated and will be met with severe consequences.
Gary T. Butler’s actions on April 24, 2011, will have a lasting impact on the correctional officer he attacked. The officer’s injuries, although serious, could have been even more severe if not for the proper medical attention they received.
The Oakdale Federal Correction Center is a maximum-security facility that houses some of the most violent and hardened inmates in the country. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by correctional officers every day and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment within the facility.
Butler’s sentence is a testament to the dedication of the corrections staff and the importance of holding inmates accountable for their actions. The 96-month prison sentence and three years of supervised release will give Butler ample time to reflect on his actions and the harm he caused to the correctional officer.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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