Former Correctional Officer Indicted for Sexual Abuse and Civil Rights Violations

Darrell Wayne Smith faces 15 counts, including aggravated sexual abuse and deprivation of rights, involving five female inmates at FCI Dublin.

• The superseding indictment adds three new charges to the initial 12 counts against Smith.
• Smith allegedly abused his position to perpetrate sexual misconduct from August 2016 to May 2021.
• The charges include six counts of sexual abuse of a ward and seven counts of abusive sexual contact.
• Smith could face life in prison if convicted on the most severe charges.
• The FBI and DOJ's Office of the Inspector General are leading the investigation.

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