A brutal attack in the U.S. Penitentiary in Pollock, Louisiana, has led to a 24-month prison sentence for 53-year-old Lee Adams.
Adams, a prisoner from Santa Clara County, California, pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter after he assaulted a fellow inmate in 2014.
The incident occurred on October 31, 2014, when Adams beckoned the inmate into his cell, striking him and causing him to fall backwards, which resulted in a fatal skull fracture and massive brain injury.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died on November 4, 2014. An investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons-Special Investigative Services led to Adams’ indictment.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown prosecuted the case, which ultimately led to Adams’ sentencing.
U.S. District Judge Dee D. Drell handed down the sentence of 24 months in prison, in addition to five years of supervised release.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and consequences of violence within our prison systems.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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