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$27,000 Paid in Florida Jail Prisoner's Sexual Harassment by Guard
Kayren Burns was a prisoner at Florida's Flagler County Jail on August 8, 1996, when guard Paul
Chambrey requested that Burns have sex with him. When she refused, he masturbated, in front of
her. Burns brought suit alleging psychological injury. The matter was settled for $27,000. Chambrey also had three other suits filed against him by three other female prisoners, alleging similar facts. He was criminally charged. See: Burns v. Chambrey, 1997 WL 915552.
Chambrey requested that Burns have sex with him. When she refused, he masturbated, in front of
her. Burns brought suit alleging psychological injury. The matter was settled for $27,000. Chambrey also had three other suits filed against him by three other female prisoners, alleging similar facts. He was criminally charged. See: Burns v. Chambrey, 1997 WL 915552.
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Related legal case
Burns v. Chambrey
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Cite | 1997 WL 915552 |
| Level | District Court |
| Conclusion | Settlement |
| Attorney Fees | 0 |
| Damages | 27000 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |