The Observer-Reporter reports that criminal charges were filed against former Fayette County jail corrections officers Ryan Sigley and Amadeus Marinucci, including aggravated assault, official oppression, unsworn falsification, simple assault and reckless endangerment. The charges stem from the alleged beating of a 37-year-old inmate during processing on Oct. 8. According to the criminal complaints, jail video showed the man arriving in normal condition and later leaving intake with a swollen face, barely able to walk. The complaints say Sigley told police the inmate punched at him once restraints were removed. The inmate also sued the two officers, a third officer, Kris Upole, and the county in federal court, alleging excessive force. District Attorney Mike Aubele said the charges followed a comprehensive investigation. The county prison board fired Sigley and Marinucci; Upole was suspended for 10 days and faces no charges.
Why it matters
The case includes criminal charges and a federal lawsuit alleging a pattern of excessive force and inadequate oversight at the county jail. The charges and lawsuit are allegations that have not been proven in court.
Charged: Prosecutors filed criminal charges. A charge is not proof of guilt, and the person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Researched with AI assistance from the sources listed here and reviewed under our methodology.