A former Fulton County Sheriff’s detention officer from Smyrna, Ga., was arraigned Friday on civil rights violation charges for allegedly hitting a Fulton County Jail inmate with a milk crate.
Denita Renae Shaw, 41, also was released on non-monetary bond conditions set by the court. She faces up to 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
“This detention officer was fired and our office is cooperating fully in this prosecution,” Fulton County Sheriff Ted Jackson said in a statement. “We are continuing to work with the FBI to investigate any and all violations within the jail, and anyone with information about any other abuses should contact our office or the FBI.”
On Jan. 26, Shaw, working as a detention officer at the jail, allegedly used excessive force when she struck a handcuffed inmate with a milk crate at the Fulton County Jail. The indictment alleges the assault violated the inmate’s constitutional right not to be deprived of liberty without due process of law.
Shaw was indicted by a federal grand jury on the charge on Dec. 8, 2009.
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