ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -
A former prison doctor was arraigned on a federal indictment that alleges he sexually abused inmates while employed as a physician at United States Penitentiary in Atlanta.
Dr. Lewis Jackson, 30, was arraigned and released on bond.
Jackson was indicted by a federal grand jury on Aug. 28.
According to United States Attorney Sally Yates, Jackson provided medical care to inmates in USP's medical ward from January 2011 through July.
The indictment alleges that in October, Jackson molested three inmates who were seeking medical treatment at the USP.
In each case, Jackson tried to perform oral sex on the inmates during the course of their medical exams. In one case, Jackson also attempted to engage in anal sex with an inmate.
The most serious charges relating to sexual abuse of the inmates carry a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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