Nine men were charged with aggravated assault and aggravated riot after a group attack left two inmates at the Hamilton County jail hospitalized, according to an arrest report.
Corrections staff placed two inmates into a new unit at the jail around 1 p.m. Nov. 14, deputies said. Video evidence showed escalating arguments between one of the victims and one of the accused attackers, Robert Siler, 39. He talked to a group of prisoners, left and then returned with a blanket.
Meanwhile, the camera footage showed one of the victims banging on the main door to alert jail staff, deputies said. The group of alleged attackers circled one of the victims, and then Siler threw a blanket at the victim.
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