Former Tennessee Department of Corrections Officer Sentenced for Writing False Report to Cover Up Another Officer’s Use of Excessive Force

A former Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) tactical officer, Sebron Hollands, 33, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and two years of supervised release for writing a false report in an effort to cover up another officer’s use of excessive force on an inmate. He previously pleaded guilty to the offense on Oct. 2, 2023. His co-defendant, former TDOC tactical officer Javian Griffin, pleaded guilty on Oct. 11, 2023, to using excessive force against the inmate. Read More