Surveillance video captured an inmate in a Florida jail attempting to strangle a detention deputy with a towel.
A detention deputy in Florida received minor injuries after being attacked by an inmate. The incident, captured on surveillance video, occurred in front of approximately 70 inmates. The deputy suffered a twisted ankle, bruised knee and abrasions to his neck. Officials gave credit to other inmates for coming to the deputy's aid. The inmate has been charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.