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September 29, 2011

Pennsylvania Prison Guard Charged With Sexual, Physical Abuse of Prisoners 
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A Pennsylvania prison guard has been arrested on allegations of sexually
or physically assaulting more than 20 prisoners and trying to cover up
his crimes. Harry Nicoletti faces 92 charges for acts against inmates
under his watch, including rape, threats, and using some prisoners to
target others by having them contaminate bedding and food with bodily
fluids. His alleged victims include a transsexual prisoner who has
accused Nicoletti of rape and shouting racial epithets. Nicoletti has
denied the charges, and his union has offered its support, saying prison
guards are often falsely accused.



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