Former Alabama Correctional Sergeant Lorenzo Mills, 55, is facing serious consequences for his alleged actions behind bars. According to a recent indictment, Mills subjected three compliant inmates to cruel and unusual punishment by striking them with a wooden baton at ADOC’s Draper Correctional Facility on October 25, 2020.
The indictment alleges that Mills, while acting in his official capacity as a Correctional Sergeant with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), caused bodily injury and involved the use of a dangerous weapon. Furthermore, Mills is accused of falsifying records by submitting a false written statement in connection with the incident, claiming that he had not used any force against the three inmate victims.
Mills faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each of the civil rights charges and 20 years in prison for the obstruction of justice offense. This case highlights the importance of accountability within correctional facilities and the need for transparency in law enforcement.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart made the announcement, stating that Mills’ actions are a serious breach of trust. The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Mobile Field Division and ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Counts and Trial Attorneys David Reese and Nikhil Ramnaney will be prosecuting the case.
An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The case is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
As the investigation unfolds, it is essential to remember the severity of the charges against Mills. His alleged actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of inmates, and the consequences of his actions, if proven guilty, will be severe.
We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Mandatory Facts: Lorenzo Mills, a former Alabama Correctional Sergeant, has been indicted for assaulting inmates and falsifying reports. He faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each of the civil rights charges and 20 years in prison for the obstruction of justice offense. The alleged incident occurred on October 25, 2020, at ADOC’s Draper Correctional Facility.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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