Clayton County Correctional Officer Fired After Alleged Inmate Assault and Taser Use

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A Clayton County correctional officer, Darius Roberts, was arrested and fired after allegedly punching an inmate and using his Taser during a verbal dispute on Wednesday, as reported by Sheriff Levon Allen. Roberts, 31, faces charges of battery, simple assault, and violation of oath of office, and was removed from the scene by other staff members. This incident follows a recent controversy involving the wrongful release of a convicted killer from the county jail, highlighting ongoing issues within the sheriff's office related to technology and training.