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Former Officer Guilty of Inmate's Manslaughter; Faces 25 Years

4/2/2026

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Jonah Levi, a former corrections officer at Mid-State Correctional Facility (New York), was found guilty of manslaughter, gang assault, and conspiracy for beating inmate Messiah Nantwi.
Nantwi died from severe head trauma after the March 1, 2025 prisoner headcount.
Levi faces up to 25 years in prison, with sentencing set for May 27.
Ten other guards have pleaded guilty to related charges, and more trials are planned in coming months.

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Jonah Levi, a former corrections officer at Mid-State Correctional Facility (New York), was found guilty of manslaughter, gang assault, and conspiracy for beating inmate Messiah Nantwi.
Nantwi died from severe head trauma after the March 1, 2025 prisoner headcount.
Levi faces up to 25 years in prison, with sentencing set for May 27.
Ten other guards have pleaded guilty to related charges, and more trials are planned in coming months.