By C1 Staff
JACKSON, Miss. — A correctional supervisor suffered serious injuries when an inmate attacked her with a broom handle at Mississippi State Penitentiary, WAPT reported.
Lt. Clarissa Williams was assaulted last Tuesday in an open dorm area. The 9-year veteran was treated at a hospital for several serious injuries and will be on paid leave.
The inmate, 26-year-old Clarence Jones, faces an aggravated assault charge. Jones has been in custody since 2013 and is serving 16 years for aggravated domestic violence.
The motive for the attack was still under investigation.