Overton County Sheriff's Officers Sentenced for Violating Inmate's Civil Rights

U.S. Newswire, December, 2006

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, 1-202-514-2007, or 1-202- 514-1888 (TDD))

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Overton County,Tenn., sheriff's deputy Gary Grigg and Lt. Johnny Gann were sentenced lateyesterday for their roles in violating the civil rights of an inmate detainedin the Overton County Jail, the Justice Department announced. Two other co-defendants, Overton County Sheriff's Jail Administrator Michael Gilpatrick andLieutenant James Loftis, still await sentencing. Four Overton County lawenforcement officers have either been convicted or pleaded guilty in thismatter.

For his role in the crime, Grigg received 41 months in prison followed bytwo years of supervised release. Grigg is report to begin his sentence...

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