Four Missouri Prison Guards Charged in Inmate's Death

Four Missouri prison guards have been charged with murder, and a fifth with accessory to involuntary manslaughter, in the December death of Othel Moore Jr., a Black man who suffered positional asphyxiation after being pepper sprayed, covered with a mask, and left in restraints in a correctional facility. The incident, captured on video surveillance, led to charges against the guards, highlighting allegations of systemic abuse within the Missouri Department of Corrections. The guards face felony murder charges and potential lengthy prison sentences, with legal proceedings underway following thorough investigations and arrests. Moore's family has filed a lawsuit in connection with the case, seeking accountability and justice for the tragic death.