The recent spate of violence at the Metropolitan Detention Center has led to federal charges against nine inmates for various assaults and murders in custody.
U.S. Attorney Breon Peace emphasized that the Justice Department is committed to holding individuals accountable for criminal conduct in federal jails.
The brutal assaults, including the stabbing deaths of inmates and assaults on correctional officers, reveal the deteriorating conditions and serious safety concerns within the facility.
Makeshift weapons were prevalent in the attacks, highlighting the ongoing issue of inmate violence and the capacity for dangerous situations to arise within federal detention.
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