Bexar County jailer criminally charged months after alleged assault of inmate
Eduardo Sanchez, 24, charged with aggravated assault, official oppression
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Eduardo Sanchez, 24, was indicted on aggravated assault and official oppression (KSAT)
SAN ANTONIO – A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Bexar County jailer who allegedly assaulted an inmate last year, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
After a “thorough review” of the case, the grand jury charged detention officer Eduardo Sanchez with aggravated assault by a public servant and official oppression, according to the news release.
The alleged assault occurred on May 18, 2020. Prosecutors found evidence that indicated Sanchez struck Hector Lopez, an inmate, while he was on-duty.