An inmate in federal prison has been indicted for an alleged assault while inside, according to Jack Heekin, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Francisco Avalos, 28, an inmate in a federal correctional institution, was charged for accessory after the fact and possessing contraband in prison.
Avalos is the second person to be indicted for the incident that took place in 2024. Jose Melendez-Rivera was indicted with assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and possession contraband in prison.
Avalos appeared for his arraignment in federal court in Tallahassee before Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick. A jury trial is scheduled for July 20 before U.S. District Judge Mark Walker. The case was a joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Services unit.
Arianna Otero is the trending and breaking news reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact her via email at AOtero@tallahassee.com and follow her on X: @ari_v_otero.
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