On June 12, 2012, Jason P. Bursey, a former correctional officer, was charged with a federal crime in the Maryland District Federal Court. Bursey was accused of violating the civil rights of an inmate at a correctional facility in Maryland. The charges against him included deprivation of rights under color of law, a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. § 242, and obstruction of justice, under 18 U.S.C. § 1501-1505.
Bursey was alleged to have used excessive force against an inmate at the correctional facility. According to the allegations, Bursey physically assaulted the inmate, violating the inmate’s civil rights. He was also accused of trying to cover up the incident by lying about the events to his superiors.
The case, Bursey v. United States, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The court heard the case and subsequently, Jason P. Bursey was found guilty of the charges against him. He was sentenced to 41 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Bursey was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine to the U.S. government.
The case highlighted the importance of upholding the civil rights of inmates in correctional facilities. It served as a reminder that those in positions of authority must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the law.
Key Facts
- Case: Bursey
- Court: MDD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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