A correctional officer in Atwater has been charged with assaulting an inmate and obstruction of justice.
The big picture: Sandra Munagay, 42, faces charges over her work as a Senior Correctional Officer at the United State Penitentiary, Atwater.
- On Nov. 2, 2023, Munagay allegedly struck an inmate housed at the federal prison and also falsified a report about the incident.
What we’re watching: Munagay will next appear in court on Dec. 11 for a status conference.
- She faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for falsifying a report to obstruct an investigation, if convicted.
- Munagay also faces one year in prison and a $100,000 fine for the assault.
