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Richland Jail Officer Accused of Assaulting Inmate

A Richland County jail officer was arrested after investigators say he assaulted an inmate.

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - A Richland County Detention Center officer was arrested after investigators say he assaulted an inmate.

He's 37-year old Marcus Diamond. Investigators say Diamond turned himself in Thursday after an argument with an inmate turned physical. We're told that both the inmate and officer were injured, but are expected to be ok.

Diamond is charged with assault and battery in the 2nd degree.

He has been taken to the Richland County jail, where he previously worked as a corrections officer.

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