We knew in February that problems existed; the state abruptly transferred 80 inmates out of the county jail for “inappropriate behavior.” We even knew by May that employees of the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office had been involved in “unbelievably inhumane conduct,” as Attorney General Sean Reyes said.
But now we know even more. Now we know that inmates were “scared all the time.” Inmate Dustin Porter had nightmares of an attack dog lunging at him. Inmate Josh Olsen had to wear long-sleeve shirts to cover up marks made by a stun gun. Inmate Josh Asay had a gun pointed at his face as the officer laughed.