Woodbury County correctional officer pleads not guilty to allegedly assaulting inmate
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A correctional officer at the Woodbury County Jail accused of assaulting and injuring an inmate has pleaded not guilty.
Austin Svendsen, 29, of Sioux City, submitted his written plea on Tuesday, March 18, per court documents. He is charged with one count of assault, a serious misdemeanor.
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Documents state that on Feb. 14, 2025, a Woodbury County Jail inmate was told to pack his belongings and move to another jail cell. However, when the inmate started to argue with jailers, Svendsen and other guards then allegedly grabbed the inmate and took him to the ground.
Svendsen allegedly kneed the victim in the abdomen and repeatedly hit him in the face. The victim suffered cuts, bruising, and a concussion, documents state.
Svendsen was arrested on March 10 but has since bonded out. He has also waived his right to a speedy trial.
Wesley Thoene contributed to this report.
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