{"id":12969,"date":"2025-04-14T03:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T07:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/?p=12969"},"modified":"2025-04-14T03:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T07:32:28","slug":"inmate-gets-45-more-years-for-caught-on-camera-attack-on-deputy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/04\/14\/inmate-gets-45-more-years-for-caught-on-camera-attack-on-deputy\/","title":{"rendered":"Inmate Gets 45 More Years for Caught-on-Camera Attack on Deputy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Incident<\/h2>\n<p>An inmate in Hillsborough County was sentenced to 45 more years in prison after he was caught on camera beating a detention deputy, authorities said.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h2>The Attack and Its Aftermath<\/h2>\n<p>Raheem Fulton was found guilty of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with great bodily harm on Thursday. The attack that happened on Oct. 19, 2024 at Falkenburg Road Jail.<br \/>\nNBC affiliate WFLA reported that the video shows the detention deputy walking up to Fulton and questioning him over contraband. When he started placing Fulton in handcuffs, the inmate turned around and punched the deputy in the face.<\/p>\n<h2>Details of the Struggle<\/h2>\n<p>The footage showed just under four minutes of struggle. The two fell to the ground at one point, until another inmate got involved. Another deputy later enters the frame and restrains Fulton.<br \/>\nThe victim suffered an eye socket fracture and had to have surgery, members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office told WFLA.<\/p>\n<h2>Background of the Inmate<\/h2>\n<p>Fulton was on probation for an armed robbery at the time of the attack, authorities said. He was held without bond until his trial due to the violent nature of the offense and his criminal history.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The sentencing of Raheem Fulton to 45 more years in prison reflects the severity with which the legal system views attacks on law enforcement officers. The use of camera footage in establishing guilt and the significant consequences for the perpetrator underscore the importance of safety and security within correctional facilities.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Q: What was Raheem Fulton sentenced for?<br \/>\nA: Aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with great bodily harm.<\/li>\n<li>Q: Where did the attack occur?<br \/>\nA: Falkenburg Road Jail in Hillsborough County.<\/li>\n<li>Q: What was the nature of the injuries suffered by the deputy?<br \/>\nA: The deputy suffered an eye socket fracture and required surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Q: What was Fulton&#8217;s status at the time of the attack?<br \/>\nA: He was on probation for an armed robbery.<\/li>\n<li>Q: How long was Fulton sentenced to prison?<br \/>\nA: 45 more years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Incident An inmate in Hillsborough County was sentenced to 45 more years in prison after he was caught on camera beating a detention deputy, authorities said. The Attack and Its Aftermath Raheem Fulton was found guilty of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with great bodily harm on Thursday. 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