Charges added for inmates caught brutally beating another inmate
Top row from left to right: Beau Allen Mosley, Derek Demon ThrashBottom row from left to right: Tyquarius Ziquai, Aquannis Jamarcus Millets, Tyrell D. Johnson (Credit: Clayton County Sheriff's Office)
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - After video evidence of a brutal assault that took place in Clayton County Jail surfaced, five inmates were charged for attempted murder.
Sheriff Levon Allen said a source brought the video to his attention on Jan. 4. That is when he said he opened an investigation into the incident through the Internal Affairs Unit.
After 48 hours, inmates Beau Mosley and Derrick Thrash were charged with possession of prohibited items, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. The latter is Georgia's equivalent to attempted murder.
The following day, three additional warrants were issued for inmates Tyquarius Bell, Tyrell Johnson and Aquannis Millets. Authorities believe the five individuals named filmed the beating, which has since been labeled a gang assault, with a cellphone.
"There will be zero tolerance for gang activities in the Clayton County Jail," Sheriff Allen said. "Gangs will run nothing except water, only when they take a shower."
The condition and identify of the victim have not been released.