Sherriff won't release taped jail beating

The inmate involved is probably a complete scumbag. However, if we have someone beating inmates while they are in handcuffs, it should be made public. There is no excuse for that. The sherriff obviously doesn't want this tape getting out. From the Buffalo News:

“Based upon the facts as I understand them, it is unlikely that the sheriff has a valid basis for withholding the videotape,” said Robert J. Freeman, executive director of the New York State Committee on Open Government.
“Privacy considerations appear to be minimal,” he said, “and it is unlikely that disclosure would interfere with a law enforcement function.”

The Buffalo News may not have been able to get this tape, but we have obtained a copy of it:



Video on alleged jail beating withheld : City & Region : The Buffalo News

Great Picture of Inmate Posing Next to Sleeping Guard

Here's a correction officer(Nadja Green) dozing off at Riker's Island while an inmate gives the peace sign. This picture was taken by the guard's coworker and sent to the NY Post. Both the sleeping guard and the coworker have been suspended. The coworker was suspended for using a cell phone while on duty and for taking this picture. Look at the size of those keys!

The guards may lose their jobs over this photo but have already been contacted by officials at the Erie County Holding Center for future employment.

rikers guard caught sleeping on the job - NYPOST.com