Detainee punches correctional lieutenant in face

Friday, June 15, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A detainee at Cook County Jail was charged Thursday after attacking a staff member at the facility.

According to officials, Peter Williams, 45, punched a correctional lieutenant in the face during a discussion about contraband removed from Williams' cell.
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Peter Williams

Cook County Sheriff's Office via Sun-Times Media Wire



The lieutenant was taken to the hospital. Williams was charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Officials said Williams has been in prison for approximately four years on a charge of attempted murder. He has been in 20 fights since he was incarcerated, officials said.
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