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Middlesex Corrections Officer Pleads Not Guilty
Corrections officer Alexander Tine pleads not guilty to assaulting an inmate and falsifying a report at Billerica House of Correction.
In brief
Corrections officer Alexander Tine pleads not guilty to assaulting an inmate and falsifying a report at Billerica House of Correction. Alexander Tine, a 32-year-old corrections officer, pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges and a false report after allegedly pushing an inmate through a cell door. Originally…
Alexander Tine pleads not guilty
Corrections officer Alexander Tine pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges and a false report after allegedly assaulting an inmate at Billerica House of Correction.
Incident details
The inmate allegedly put his foot and arm through the cell door port, and Tine pushed the foot through before attempting to close the door with the arm still inside.
Tine's defense
Tine's lawyer claims he will contest the charges, and prosecutors say the report he submitted falsely described the inmate as aggressive when evidence shows otherwise.
Next court date
Tine's next court date is October 30, after being released on personal recognizance following his arraignment.
At a glance
Alexander Tine, a 32-year-old corrections officer, pleaded not guilty to two felony assault charges and a false report after allegedly pushing an inmate through a cell door.
