East Baton Rouge sheriff's detectives have arrested a former deputy for allegedly raping a parish prison inmate.
Sheriff's officials say Jemal Barker, 40, of Denham Springs will be charged with aggravated rape and malfeasance in office by sexual misconduct.
Barker allegedly forcibly raped an inmate on Sunday using his stun gun as a weapon.
A fellow deputy notified the administration of the alleged abuse.
An investigation was conducted, and the deputy was fired prior to his arrest.
Officials say Barker had been employed with sheriff's office since October 2007.
He was assigned as a shift corporal in security at the parish prison.
Sheriff's officials say Jemal Barker, 40, of Denham Springs will be charged with aggravated rape and malfeasance in office by sexual misconduct.
Barker allegedly forcibly raped an inmate on Sunday using his stun gun as a weapon.
A fellow deputy notified the administration of the alleged abuse.
An investigation was conducted, and the deputy was fired prior to his arrest.
Officials say Barker had been employed with sheriff's office since October 2007.
He was assigned as a shift corporal in security at the parish prison.
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