The Brief
- The family of a Fulton County inmate says their loved one is being extorted for money and was attacked by other inmates.
- The family says the inmate notified jail officials about the threats of violence and extortion, but they did nothing.
- The staff for Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat says the inmate has been moved to protective custody, and he has launched an investigation.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta family is fearful their loved one could be killed before he gets his day in court.
The inmate’s sister says that her brother is being extorted and threatened at knifepoint by gang members inside the Fulton County Jail.
Sister says Fulton County Jail inmate speaks out
What they’re saying:
This sister says she is speaking out because her brother needs help. …