Former Madison Co. detention specialist sentenced to probation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says a former detention specialist charged with assaulting an inmate was sentenced on Wednesday.

The sheriff’s office says John Michael Flowers pleaded no contest to a charge of simple assault.

The sheriff’s office says he was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days of probation, as well community service.

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