What are the implications of sexual assault on an inmate by a prison official?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Rojas v. Brown, 1:17-cv-01514-DAD-JLT (E.D. Cal. 2019):
A sexual assault on an inmate by a prison official implicates the rights protected by the Eighth Amendment. Schwenk, 204 F.3d at 1197; see also Boddie v. Schnieder, 105 F.3d 857, 861 (2d Cir. 1997) (Sexual abuse may violate contemporary standards of decency and can cause severe physical and psychological harm). For this reason, severe or repetitive sexual abuse of an inmate by a prison
13
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
How have the Courts in Nova Scotia dealt with allegations of sexual assault, sexual assault and sexual assault against a group of alleged victims? ("New York", United States of America)
Does a prisoner's court document need to be delivered to prison officials on the date the prisoner delivered it to the prison officials for mailing? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a prison official be held liable for assault suffered by an inmate at the hands of another inmate? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a prison official be held liable for an assault suffered by an inmate at the hands of another inmate? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have courts treated sexual assault allegations against state officials in the context of sexual assault cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What are the implications of errors made in a motion to vacate a conviction for sexual assault against a man who was found guilty of sexual assault? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a prison official be held liable for an assault committed by an inmate at the hands of another inmate? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a plaintiff bring an action in the 9th Circuit of the Ninth Circuit for damages arising out of sexual assault claims brought by a plaintiff who alleges he was sexually assaulted as a result of sexual abuse? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on sexual assault by a prison guard who touches an inmate's genitals? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for setting aside a conviction for sexual assault in a sexual assault case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
