Wisconsin Prison Warden, Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths

Authorities confirmed Wednesday that the warden of Wisconsin’s oldest maximum-security prison and eight staff members have been charged in connection with the deaths of inmates under their care, The Daily Caller reported.

The warden of Waupun Correctional Institution, Randall Hepp, is accused of misconduct in public office and could face a prison sentence of up to 3 1/2 years if found guilty.

Additionally, eight staff members are charged with felony inmate abuse, with three also facing misconduct charges. The charges primarily relate to the deaths of inmates Cameron Williams and Donald Maier.

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