NEW YORK CITY, New York (D.A.S): In a recent development that underscores the pressing issue of corruption within the prison system, former Bureau of Prisons correctional officer, Perry Joyner, was sentenced to 43 months in prison. Joyner was found guilty of smuggling contraband into the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in exchange for bribes and attempting to silence an inmate who threatened to expose his crimes.
Joyner’s illicit activities involved receiving approximately $77,894 in bribes from inmates or their associates for smuggling items such as drugs, cellphones, cigarettes, and alcohol into the MCC. In a further disturbing development, Joyner attempted to orchestrate an assault on an inmate he believed was cooperating with the Government.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated, “Correctional officers are entrusted to care for and maintain custody and control over inmates. Perry Joyner violated that trust repeatedly by soliciting and receiving bribes from inmates and by attempting to coordinate the assault of an inmate whom he believed was cooperating with the Government. This sentence should send a message to correctional officers: you will be held accountable when you violate your sworn duty to ensure the care, custody, and control of our nation’s inmate population.”
This case underscores the urgent need for comprehensive prison reform and vigilant oversight. It is a stark reminder of the potential for corruption and abuse within our prison system, and the importance of holding correctional officers accountable for their actions.
The sentencing of Perry Joyner is more than a punishment for one individual; it is a call to action for prison reform. The Defendant Aid Society is committed to this cause, but we need your help to continue our work.
Support our mission to aid federal prison inmates and push for systemic changes. Your donation can make a difference. Donate now and join us in the fight for justice and prison reform.
Contact D.A.S. for help.
Phone: 800-489-8146
Email: info@defendantaidsociety.org
