Kiheem Grant attacked a guard, according to prison officials and was subsequently beaten so bad he has yet to wake up. His mother wants to know why. Thirteen were fired or resigned in the aftermath.

The violent incident saw seven guards fired, six resign, and the state said they used “excessive force.”

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These were the first details released publicly regarding Grant’s condition. It was also the first time he was publicly identified as the inmate victim in the [September 5th] assault that resulted in the termination or resignation of 13 prison officials.