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Inmate Clings to Life After Brutal Jailhouse Assault in Catoosa County; Witnesses Claim Prevention Was Possible

Catoosa County, GA – A serious incident at the Catoosa County Jail has left an inmate hospitalized and raised questions about inmate safety and jail protocol. The injured inmate, Robert White, was assaulted by fellow inmate Erwin Vanegas and is currently in serious condition at Erlanger Hospital. The attack reportedly occurred late Thursday night when White was in his cell. According to Sheriff Gary Sisk, tension had been building throughout the day between White and …

Horrific Jailhouse Attack Leaves Deputy Seriously Injured, Inmate Faces 30-Year Sentence

Tampa, Fla. — A Hillsborough County jail inmate faces a possible 30-year prison sentence after reportedly assaulting a detention deputy, an incident captured on the jail’s security systems that has prompted a strong reaction from legal authorities and concerns over jail management. The assault occurred inside a jail housing unit while the deputy was attempting to handcuff the inmate, identified as Fulton. Officials stated that Fulton resisted aggressively and struck the deputy in the face …