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GBI investigating jail sergeant accused of punching inmate
Hall jailer accused of punching inmate
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A Hall County jail sergeant fired Tuesday following accusations he punched an inmate in the stomach is now under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. The incident happened June 14 when an inmate at the Hall County Jail assaulted and injured two jailers, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. After the inmate was brought under control and handcuffed, Sgt. Kenny Lane punched him, according to the sheriff’s office.