Press Conference Advisory: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.
Five New York State correction officers were charged with criminal civil rights violations and obstruction of justice for brutally beating an inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility in November 2013 and then falsifying reports to cover it up, with prosecution led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, and Dutchess County DA.
Five correction officers were charged with violating 18 U.S.C. § 242 for using excessive force—包括 kicks and punches—in a November 2013 beating of an inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility, causing serious injuries. They were also charged with obstruction of justice for conspiring to falsify official reports and hinder the investigation. No financial penalties were specified, as the case focused on criminal accountability and civil rights abuses, with potential prison sentences pending conviction.
On September 21, 2016, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced criminal charges against five New York State correction officers for their roles in a November 2013 brutal beating of an inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New York. The officers allegedly subjected the inmate to sustained physical violence, including kicks and punches, resulting in serious injuries, thereby violating his constitutional rights under 18 U.S.C. § 242. Following the assault, they conspired to cover up the incident by falsifying official reports and obstructing the investigation, leading to additional obstruction of justice charges. The prosecution was a joint effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. No monetary fines or restitution were mentioned, as the case centered on criminal accountability rather than financial fraud. The officers faced potential prison time if convicted, with the charges marking a significant federal response to systemic abuse within state correctional facilities. The press conference underscored the government’s commitment to holding law enforcement accountable for civil rights violations.
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- person Preet Bharara
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- Five New York State Correction Officers charged with Criminal Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges
- Five New York State Correction Officers involved in November 2013 Beating of Inmate at Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New York
- Preet Bharara is United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
- William F. Sweeney Jr. is Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- William V. Grady is District Attorney of Dutchess County
- Press Conference scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Press Release Press Conference Advisory: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York There will be a press conference today at 1 p.m. to announce criminal civil rights and obstruction charges against five New York State correction officers involved in a November 2013 beating of an inmate at the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New York. A relevant charging document is attached. WHO: Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation William V. Grady, the District Attorney of Dutchess County WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New Yor 1 St. Andrew’s Plaza New York, NY 10007 CONTACT: James Margolin, Dawn Dearden, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated September 21, 2016 Component USAO - New York, Southern
Press Release Press Conference Advisory: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York There will be a press conference today at 1 p.m. to announce criminal civil rights and obstruction charges against five New York State correction officers involved in a November 2013 beating of an inmate at the Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New York. A relevant charging document is attached. WHO: Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation William V. Grady, the District Attorney of Dutchess County WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New Yor 1 St. Andrew’s Plaza New York, NY 10007 CONTACT: James Margolin, Dawn Dearden, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated September 21, 2016 Component USAO - New York, Southern