Prison staff admits to striking an inmate

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Tony Moore, a cook supervisor at USP Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has admitted to assaulting an inmate, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
 
Moore, age 39, pled guilty to one count of “Assault by Striking.” Moore admitted to striking an inmate while on duty without just cause or reason in November 2017.

Moore faces up to 12 months incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Cogar is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Department of Justice Office of Inspector General investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.