An officer at Kern Valley State Prison was assaulted by inmate Malcolm Scott, who used an improvised weapon. The officer sustained neck injuries but was treated and released. Scott, serving a life sentence for murder and with a history of in-prison violence, will remain in restricted housing during ongoing investigations. Several staff members also incurred minor injuries resulting from the incident. The case has now been referred to the Kern County District Attorney's Office for potential felony charges against Scott.
"The officer was stabbed in the neck with an improvised weapon during a cell transfer. He was treated and released at an outside medical facility."
"Malcolm Scott, serving a life sentence for murder, assaulted the officer and faces possible felony charges as the case is referred to the District Attorney's Office."
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