A former Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Cass Aaron Close, 56, was indicted on one count of deprivation of rights under color of law for allegedly sexually assaulting a female inmate in his custody. The indictment alleges the incident occurred on July 29, 2025, at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. If convicted, Close faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The case, investigated by the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office and West Virginia State Police, is being prosecuted by the Southern District of West Virginia. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, U.S. Attorney Moore Capito, and FBI Special Agent Richard Evanchec announced the indictment. The Justice Department emphasized that an indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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