#correctional-officer-misconduct

#correctional-officer-misconduct

Prosecutors said Castillo knew about and authorized the September 2022 attack by opening the victim's cell, and then watched from afar as the beating took place. "Correctional officers are sworn to protect the public and the inmates," Santa Clara County Dist. Atty. Jeff Rosen said. "This officer betrayed the public, betrayed the inmates, and betrayed the badge. My office will hold corrupt correctional officers to account for their behavior."

James Johnson, 36, was charged in a three-count indictment with sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a ward, and making false statements to federal agents. The indictment alleges Johnson used his authority as a Bureau of Prisons officer to abuse an inmate under his supervision inside the MDC repeatedly.