FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A former Fulton County deputy was arrested Tuesday after she failed to stop an inmate from getting beaten, according an arrest warrant.
Gloria Franklin was arrested for “failing to provide aid, or request assistance for an inmate,” according to a release from the sheriff's office.
The allegations stem from an incident involving several inmates. On Feb. 7, Franklin watched an inmate get assaulted by several others while they were under her care.
Franklin not only allowed the abuse, but tried to cover up the crime "by spraying commercial grade cleaning solution on to blood evidence," a warrant said.
The 30-year-old faces several charges including Cruelty to Inmates, Reckless Conduct, Tampering with Evidence, four counts of Violation of Oath by Public Officer and Simple Assault.
Franklin worked at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for five years prior to her arrest. They add she was demoted to a detention officer in 2019.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat released a statement following Franklin's arrest.
“We are all responsible for our actions and if you break the law, you will be held accountable," Labat said. "I expect my deputies to hold themselves to a much higher standard. These inexcusable actions simply will not be tolerated."
