A former deputy accused of forcing an inmate to rub his genitals in a sandwich and then watch another inmate eat it pleaded guilty to two counts Wednesday.
Former deputy Joseph Cantwell, 38, pleaded guilty to two health-code violation counts Wednesday.
He originally was charged with four counts: dereliction of duty, operating without a license, disorderly conduct and health-code violation. The other charges were dropped as a part of the plea deal.
He was given a 90-day sentence, which was suspended, five years of probation and a fine of $500 plus court costs.
Cantwell told the court he was sorry for the shame and embarrassment he caused.
Todd Tripplett, who is in jail on a theft charge, was forced to rub his genitals on another inmate’s sandwich, according to Columbus attorney Byron Potts.
Former deputy Phillip Barnett, 26, also was accused in the incident. Barnett was not charged with a crime.
Both Cantwell and Barnett were dismissed from their duties at the Franklin County Jail in May. They were reassigned to the Franklin County Control Center during the investigation and then both were later fired.
Potts alleged the deputies took cell pictures of the other inmate as he unknowingly ate the alleged sandwich.
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