By Jay Reeves
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Medical records obtained by The Associated Press show an Alabama inmate who died following an alleged attack by prison officers was hurt so severely his body was covered with deep bruises, his face was swollen and at least one tooth was missing.
The documents show that 24-year-old Rocrast Mack had a traumatic brain injury and was unresponsive when he reached a hospital last August. He never regained consciousness.
Mack’s family filed a civil suit this week in the case.
State personnel records show a female officer struck Mack, and that she and a second officer attempted to cover up what happened. Both were fired, and four other officers quit.
Prison officials say as many as six former officers could face criminal charges in the death of Mack, who was serving 20 years for a drug conviction.