Two inmates have recently received their sentences for participating in an assault against a detention officer at the Joe Corley Processing Center, as U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani has made known. The incident, which involved a group of inmates attacking the officer while he performed his duties, has culminated in a 30-month and a 70-month sentence for Juan Ausencio and Adin Delgado-Perdomo, respectively.
The violent confrontation occurred on September 15, 2022, when the officer was attempting to remove a bar of soap that had been stuffed into the locking mechanism of a door. This act of sabotage was met with what could only be described as a coordinated assault involving punches and kicks to the officer's body and head. These actions led to a series of injuries, including a concussion—and further investigations resulted in sentences for both assailants earlier this year. The information on this case was detailed in a press release from the Justice Department.
Ausencio, who is currently serving a 285-month sentence for a series of serious offenses, will have his additional 30-month sentence run concurrently. Delgado-Perdomo, facing a 70-month sentence for illegal reentry as a convicted felon, will also serve his time concurrently. As non-U.S. citizen, Delgado-Perdomo will likely face removal from the United States after his time behind bars.
In response to the sentences, Hamdani stated, "No federal detention officer should have to suffer a bloody nose, swelling in the face and a concussion for simply doing his job." He underscored the commitment of his office to seek justice for such violent incidents, emphasizing the importance of protecting those who supervise and secure individuals incarcerated for criminal misconduct.
In the aftermath, there were additional inmates who received sentences for their roles in the assault. The FBI headed the investigation into the assault, and the case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Carrie Wirsing. As reported by the Department of Justice, all individuals involved are currently in custody.
