Inmate alleges assault by officers in New Jersey facility
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A 21-year-old inmate has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was assaulted by correctional officers at a youth facility in New Jersey. The incident happened on August 8, 2023, while Elias McCoy was handcuffed and being taken to get medication. According to the lawsuit, the attack was planned. McCoy says the officers called him a "snitch" before they began the assault. The incident was recorded on body cameras worn by the officers, which may provide evidence for the case. The lawsuit was filed last week in Essex County, but the New Jersey Department of Corrections has not yet responded to the claims made in the suit.