CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. – A former Camden County deputy and jail supervisor concerned within the beating of an inmate contained in the county jail practically three years in the past was sentenced to spend 16 months behind bars.
Ryan Biegel, 27, who labored for the Camden County Sheriff’s Workplace for 3 years earlier than his arrest, was one among three workers caught on digital camera beating Jarrett Hobbs in September 2022.
On January 28, Beigel pleaded responsible to at least one depend of utilizing unreasonable drive.
The CCSO stated Biegel “acted exterior the values, insurance policies, {and professional} requirements of the Sheriff’s Workplace. His actions don’t replicate the integrity or mission of this company.
The primary video confirmed Hobbs showing to select up one thing on the bench of a jail cell. Deputies entered and appeared to attempt to restrain him earlier than placing him repeatedly on his head.
In a second video, the wrestle continued right into a hallway, the place the person is compelled to the bottom and seems to be restrained.
Biegel admitted he punched the inmate 5 occasions behind the top, which he knew was unreasonable, after which struck him one other 22 occasions together with his fists and knees.
“The protection of our employees, inmates, and the general public is our high precedence,” Sheriff Kevin Chaney stated. “Accountability applies to everybody—together with legislation enforcement. We stay dedicated to transparency and upholding the general public’s belief.”
As soon as he’s launched from federal jail, Biegel will serve three years of supervised launch.
Correctional officers Mason Garrick and Braxton Massey have been indicted on prices of battery and breach of oath in reference to the beating of Hobbs.
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