Lorain County Sheriff Jack Hall has initiated an internal investigation into a corrections officer accused of causing an inmate's partial paralysis. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, involved correctional officer Brian Tellier allegedly smashing inmate Jeffrey Fry's head into a wall. The incident sparked a federal lawsuit seeking $40 million and prompted calls for attention to jail conditions.
Lorain County Sheriff Jack Hall has launched an internal investigation into corrections officer Brian Tellier after the officer was accused of partially paralyzing an inmate. The incident prompted a federal lawsuit that seeks $40 million.CLEVELAND, Ohio – Lorain County’s new sheriff, Jack Hall, has launched an internal investigation into an incident at the jail that left an inmate paralyzed last year.
The records indicate Kolegar received advanced training for “correctional supervisor for full-service facilities” in 2023.
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