Citation

AIDS Policy Law 1998; 13(14): 11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Buraff Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11365660

Abstract

John Edwards, an HIV-positive inmate at Charlotte Correctional Institution, attempted suicide after several corrections officers and supervisors allegedly punched and kicked him over a period of three days. When Edwards was found, his wounds were bandaged, and he was chained to a bed in the psychiatric unit. The abuse by the officers continued, and eventually Edwards died due to blood loss. After assaulting Edwards, the officers discussed how to prepare false reports justifying their use of force. The officers were indicted on civil rights charges and for witness tampering.

Language: en