The Brief
- A former Fulton County jailer pleaded guilty in the 2018 death of inmate Antonio May.
- Arron Cook was sentenced to five years probation and banned from law enforcement work.
- The case stems from allegations multiple jailers used excessive force while restraining May.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – A former Fulton County jailer has pleaded guilty and been sentenced in connection with the 2018 death of an inmate, a case that has drawn years of legal scrutiny and allegations of excessive force.
What we know:
Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath by a public officer in the death of 32-year-old Antonio May. A Fulton County judge sentenced Cook under the First Offender Act to five years of probation on both counts, along with a lifetime ban from working in law enforcement, detention or private security. He must also complete 100 hours of community service, with the possibility of early termination of probation after two years if conditions are met.
The backstory:…