ATLANTA, May 13 -- The Georgia Attorney General issued the following news release:
TATTNALL COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams, 52, of Waycross, for his alleged involvement in a contraband smuggling operation tied to inmate Nathan Weekes and a prison gang known as YSL Squad.
"Those who work in our prisons are expected to protect Georgians from the most dangerous criminals, not become one themselves," said Attorney General Chris Carr. "Using astate position to profit off gang activity and contraband, if proven, is completely inexcusable and will lead to prosecution by our office. Public corruption at any level will not be tolerated."
This case was...