Seven inmates at an eastern Kentucky prison have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that facility staff forced them to drink their own urine or use taped guns after they failed drug tests.
Four Eastern Kentucky Correctional Facility staff members gave inmates who failed drug tests a choice of “electrocuting them with a Taser or drinking their own urine,” according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Ashland. If so, they could ‘throw away’ the urine sample.” ” reported WDRB-TV. However, the complaint also alleges that seven inmates were taped or “forced” to drink urine.
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Lawyers representing the inmates did not immediately respond to messages from the department seeking comment.
Inmates at a Kentucky facility claim they were forced to take taping tests or drink their own urine after failing drug tests. (Fox News)
Kentucky Department of Corrections spokeswoman Lisa Lamb declined to comment on the lawsuit, but told WDRB that the allegations led to the investigation.
“This incident was thoroughly investigated and multiple disciplinary actions were taken, including termination of the employee,” she said.
He did not provide further details about personnel actions or the investigation.
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The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and unspecified monetary damages.
