Victor Hill

Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill was convicted of violating the rights of people in custody by strapping them into restraint chairs.

Ex-sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses gets prison time

A jury in October convicted Victor Hill, who was sheriff of Georgia's Clayton County, on six of seven federal charges against him. More

March 14, 2023

Suspended Georgia sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses

Prosecutors said Victor Hill had detainees strapped into restraint chairs for hours even though they posed no threat. More

October 27, 2022

Detainees testify in rights abuse trial of Georgia sheriff

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is standing trial on federal charges that he violated the rights of seven detainees. More

October 19, 2022

Sheriff charged with civil rights violations to stand trial

Victor Hill fired 27 deputies on his first day, and his tough-on-crime stance has included using a tank owned by the sheriff's office during drug... More

October 12, 2022

Magistrate recommends against tossing case against sheriff

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has recommended against dismissing an indictment accusing an Atlanta-area More

January 3, 2022

Georgia sheriff asks judge to dismiss charges against him

A federal grand jury indicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill in April, finding he had violated the civil rights of four people at the county jail. More

November 30, 2021