A former correctional officer in Texas has been charged with a serious crime, one that could have far-reaching consequences for the public’s trust in the corrections system. Tavoris Bottley, a 33-year-old former senior correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, has been indicted on charges of using unlawful force on an inmate and then submitting a false incident report.
The indictment alleges that on June 8, 2017, Bottley punched an inmate in the head three times, causing injury. He then allegedly submitted an incident report that omitted these punches and falsely cited the inmate for attempting to assault staff.
Bottley faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison for the civil rights violation, 20 years in prison for the obstruction offense, and a fine of up to $250,000 for each charge. An indictment is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The investigation into Bottley’s actions was conducted by the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Anderson of the Eastern District of Texas and Trial Attorney Nicholas Reddick of the Civil Rights Division are prosecuting the case.
The charges against Bottley are a reminder of the importance of accountability in the corrections system. When corrections officers abuse their power, it can have devastating consequences for inmates and the public’s trust in the system.
Defendant: Tavoris Bottley | Crime: Civil Rights Offense | City: Beaumont | State: Texas | Date: June 8, 2017 | Sentence: Up to 10 years in prison, up to 20 years in prison, and up to $250,000 fine for each charge.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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