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Defendant Sentenced for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Alexandria, La. – The United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana announced today that a Pollock prisoner was sentenced to 77 months in prison for assaulting another inmate.
John Garza, 34, a prisoner at the U.S. Penitentiary in Pollock, La., who is from Gonzales, Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell on one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.
According to the January 11, 2017 guilty plea, Garza assaulted a fellow inmate on July 31, 2016 by stabbing him in the neck and back area. Video cameras showed Garza attacking a fellow inmate pushing him to the ground. He then stabbed and tramped on the inmate. The inmate was later brought to a local hospital where he was treated for severe injuries.
The FBI and U.S. Bureau of Prisons investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tennille M. Gilreath prosecuted the case.
Garza’s sentencing is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution by the FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. The Western District of Louisiana is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all inmates and prison staff.
As a result of this sentencing, Garza will spend 77 months behind bars for his heinous crime. This sentence is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons in bringing violent offenders like Garza to justice.
The Western District of Louisiana Office of the U.S. Attorney would like to thank the FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons for their tireless efforts in investigating and prosecuting this case.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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