INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A former Indiana Department of Corrections officer has been convicted of sexually assaulting inmates at the Indiana Prison for Women in Indianapolis.

A Marion County jury convicted Gbenga Afolabi of rape and attempted rape along with several other sex charges after a three-day trial.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office says police learned of the misconduct in July 2021. They learned he had inappropriate relationships with inmates under his supervision.

A total of four victims came forward and said he used his position to threaten them if they didn’t comply.

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