In 2009, Correctional Officer Barry Lee was accused of assaulting an inmate by spraying him with pepper spray while the inmate was handcuffed and posed no threat. He was acquitted of the charges but was terminated from his position at the Merrimack County jail.([corrections1.com](https://www.corrections1.com//archive/articles/second-nh-correctional-officer-acquitted-NDhEKmbGhkI92clk/?utm_source=openai))
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