On November 18, 2020, a former BOP Cook Supervisor previously assigned to the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Inez, Kentucky, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of money laundering, two counts of attempting to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of accepting a bribe by a public official, one count each of attempting to provide and providing contraband, and three counts of using a communication device to facilitate a felony offense. Hank Williams was charged in the Eastern District of Kentucky. According to the Indictment, from in or about March 2016 through in or about September 2019, Williams conspired with others to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and conspired with others to money launder. The Indictment further alleges that in or about September 2019, Williams attempted to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and accepted a bribe in exchange for providing inmates contraband, including controlled substances, tobacco products, and cell phones using the U.S. mails. The investigation is being conducted by the OIG’s Lexington Domicile Office, the United States Postal Inspections Service, the FBI, and the Georgetown, Kentucky Police Department.
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