Missouri Prison Guards Face Murder Charges in Inmate's Death

Five guards accused of causing Othel Moore Jr.'s death through excessive force and neglect in December 2023 incident.

Four guards charged with second-degree murder; fifth with accessory to involuntary manslaughter.
Incident involved pepper-spraying Moore, placing a mask over his face, and leaving him in restraints.
Medical examiner ruled Moore's death as homicide due to positional asphyxiation.
Family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the guards and Missouri Department of Corrections.
Missouri Department of Corrections has since made policy changes and discontinued the restraint system used.