Kanawha County deputy indicted in alleged sexual assault of inmate, DOJ says

A Kanawha County Sheriff's Office deputy was charged in a federal indictment with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law arising from his alleged sexual assault of a female inmate in his custody, according to the Justice Department.

Kanawha County deputy indicted in alleged sexual assault of inmate, DOJ says

TL;DR

  • A Kanawha County Sheriff's Office deputy has been federally indicted.
  • The charge is one count of deprivation of rights under color of law.
  • The indictment is related to an alleged sexual assault of a female inmate.
  • The inmate was in the deputy's custody at the time of the alleged assault.
  • The Justice Department announced the indictment.