Corrections officer arrested after juvenile dies from "fight game" in youth detention center
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A Georgia juvenile corrections officer was arrested after allegedly allowing juveniles in his facility to play a "fight game," which led to the death of a youth, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Thomas Lee Hicks, 30, was charged with one count of murder in the 2nd degree, two counts of cruelty to children in the 2nd degree, and one count of violation of oath of office, the GBI said Tuesday.
Hicks worked as an officer at the Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center in Waycross, Georgia. According to the GBI, a juvenile was reported unconscious at the facility on Aug. 9. Information given to officials indicated the youth was "in the presence of a staff member and other juveniles at the facility when he lost consciousness," the GBI said.
