Man accused of killing deputy faces new charges; allegedly strikes corrections officer

The man accused of hitting and killing Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson is facing new charges in a different county.

Rodney Hinton Jr. was given a $50,000 bond on Monday amid allegations that he struck a corrections officer in the Clermont County Jail, where he is being held on charges connected to Henderson’s death, according to our news partners, WCPO.

News Center 7 previously reported that Hinton Jr. is seeking to change his not guilty plea to a not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Hinton faces one count of felonious assault for hitting the officer…

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