Justice Dept.: Former Texas Sheriff's Office Sergeant Sentenced for Using Unlawful Force on an Inmate
June 07, 2023
June 07, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
A former Van Zandt County, Texas, Sheriff's Office jail sergeant was sentenced today to 42 months in prison for violating a jail detainee's civil rights by using unlawful force against him.
According to court documents, David Yager, 30, previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on or about Feb. 28, 2021, while he was serving in his official capacity, he repeatedly punche . . .
A former Van Zandt County, Texas, Sheriff's Office jail sergeant was sentenced today to 42 months in prison for violating a jail detainee's civil rights by using unlawful force against him.
According to court documents, David Yager, 30, previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on or about Feb. 28, 2021, while he was serving in his official capacity, he repeatedly punche . . .