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Four NOPD officers not in uniform at the time opened fire on a family on the Danziger Bridge, killing 17-year-old James Brissette and 40-year-old Ronald Madison and wounding four others. The officers claimed that they had been fired upon when they responded to a call about an officer under fire. [140] [141] Robert Faulcon Jr. Robert Gisevius Jr.
On July 18, 2017, Deters said he was dropping the case against Tensing, as two previous juries could not reach a unanimous agreement on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges. [57] Stew Mathews, Tensing's attorney, said that Tensing was being dragged by the car, and that the officer fired in self-defense while fearing for his life.
The two officers involved in the assault were fired, with two others receiving suspensions. [49] 26 April 2017: During the 2017 Venezuelan protests, student Juan Pablo Pernalete was killed by the impact of a tear gas canister in his chest fired by the National Guard, arriving at the clinic without vital signs. [50]
"The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension."
A corrections officer at an Ohio prison was killed Christmas day when an inmate attacked him, authorities said Wednesday.. The assault occurred Wednesday morning at the Ross Correctional ...
Lt. Rodney Osborne was named employee of the year at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility last week, officials said. Corrections officer killed in ‘tragic accident’ at firing range, Ohio ...
Sanders was convicted of killing Correctional Officer Robert Vallandingham. [14] Jason Harry Robb (born June 15, 1967), on Ohio Death Row awaiting execution. [15] Robb was convicted of killing Correctional Officer Robert Vallandingham and inmate David Sommers. [16] George W. Skatzes (born March 29, 1946), on Ohio Death Row awaiting execution. [17]
Erick Melgar had sexual assault allegations against him by six different inmates. Melgar was fired from his job as a correctional officer in 2010. On March 22, 2017, Melgar reportedly paid the six inmates $75,000. Melgar was never officially charged with a crime.