RELATED| Georgia probation officer asked for bribe in note to parolee, feds say

In 2016, Williams began managing the unnamed parolee who had previously served 14 years in prison, according to the news release. Prior to Williams’ supervision, the parolee completed numerous courses and treatment classes and hadn’t received a parole violation.

Federal officials said despite this, Williams told the parolee additional conditions and restrictions would be placed on him.

Two years later, on April 19, 2018, Williams asked the parolee for a bribe, saying in exchange for money, the parolee would not be required to wear an ankle monitor or submit to a polygraph examination. But the parolee contacted the FBI, who organized secret recordings of Williams accepting money and neglecting his supervising duties.

Federal officials said the two first met on April 27, 2018 at the Department of Community Supervision building in Decatur. Williams led the parolee to a secluded area of the building, where Williams was paid $1,000 in cash.

They met again at a Stone Mountain fast food restaurant on May 4, 2018. There, the parolee paid Williams $3,500. After the two bribe payments, Williams did not make the parolee take polygraph exams, wear an ankle bracelet or attend any additional treatment classes, federal officials said in the release.

Williams was suspended after the department learned of the allegations, DCS external affairs director Brian Tukes said in a press release. Williams later resigned.

“Williams’ actions are in no way representative of the more than 2,000 DCS employees who exhibit the highest degree of dedication, integrity, and professionalism in service to Georgia’s public safety each and every day,” Tukes said in a statement.

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