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Former Kent Institution officer sentenced for smuggling contraband, taking bribes

A former corrections officer, Jason Kenneth Lee, was sentenced to five years in prison for smuggling contraband into Kent Institution and accepting bribes during his employment.
Lee pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle drugs and other items, with his illegal activities spanning from February 11, 2023, to September 21, 2023.
Judge Michael Fortino described the breach of trust involved, emphasizing that public confidence in the rule of law and the administration of justice has been undermined by Mr. Lee's actions.
In addition to the prison sentence, Lee faces a 10-year ban on firearms and a DNA sample order, among other penalties.

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