Ex-corrections officer convicted of sexual assault at Indiana women’s prison – Indianapolis News | Weather Indiana | Indiana traffic

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A former Indiana Department of Correction officer has been convicted of sexually assaulting inmates at the Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis.

A Marion County jury convicted Gbenga Afolabi after a three-day trial of rape and attempted rape, along with multiple other sexual harassment charges.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office says police became aware of the misconduct in July 2021. They learned that he had inappropriate relationships with inmates under his supervision.

A total of four victims came forward and said he used his position to threaten them if they did not comply.

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