CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Two correctional officers from United States Penitentiary Hazleton are facing civil rights violations following the assault of a prisoner.
Robert David Sims, 40, of Bruceton Mills, and Joshua David Sines, 38, of Friendsville, Maryland, each face a single count of deprivation of rights and one count of assault with serious bodily injury. Court documents allege Sims and Sines struck a United States Penitentiary Hazleton inmate in the face, head, arms, and torso, causing significant injuries.
If convicted, both could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the civil rights charge and up to 10 additional years for the assault charge.