TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Oct 12, 2023

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee announced today that two former tactical officers for the state’s Department of Corrections Strike Force pleaded guilty for their roles in the assault of an inmate, and the cover up that followed, at Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. Javian Griffin of Nashville pleaded guilty to using unlawful force on an inmate and providing false information in his official report for the incident. His co-defendant, Sebron Hollands of Clarksville, pleaded guilty to providing false information in his official report regarding the same incident. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Griffin will serve a 48-month prison sentence. Hollands faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. His sentencing hearing is set for Jan. 19, 2024.