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Vermont Correction Officer Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice
In a shocking case of corruption, former Vermont Correctional Officer Tracy Holliman was sentenced to 5 months in prison followed by 5 months home confinement for obstruction of justice. Holliman, a resident of South Burlington, was convicted of deleting emails that admitted to engaging in sexual acts with women over whom he had custodial authority.
The charges against Holliman were initially brought by the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, which stated that Holliman’s actions were a federal felony. According to the U.S. Attorney, Holliman’s position as a correctional officer gave him significant power over the inmates, making consent impossible.
The Grand Jury initially returned an indictment charging Holliman with four counts of engaging in sexual acts with women held in federal custody at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington. However, Holliman pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, and the original indictment was subsequently dismissed.
Holliman’s case was investigated by the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Vermont State Police, in cooperation with the Vermont Department of Corrections. Holliman’s lawyer, Mark Kaplan, Esq., of Burlington, represented him in court.
The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford in Rutland on October 16, 2014. Holliman’s sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of corruption and abuse of power.
The case highlights the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. As U.S. Attorney noted, the significant power disparity between inmates and correctional staff makes consent impossible, and this case serves as a warning to those who would abuse their authority.
Holliman’s sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies to fighting corruption and protecting the public. The case will likely serve as a reminder to correctional officers of the importance of upholding the law and respecting the dignity of those in their care.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Sex Crimes|Public Corruption|Crime in Vermont
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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