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<p>NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) &#8212; Prosecutors say six former Pennsylvania prison guards have been charged in connection with the assault of two inmates.</p><p>The former correctional officers face charges including aggravated and simple assault in the alleged attacks in February at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville.</p><p>District Attorney Kevin Steele says one of the inmates was beaten in his cell, taken to the prison&#8217;s medical facility for treatment then beaten again. Video surveillance shows the inmate never fought back.</p><p>Steele says another inmate was repeatedly punched in the face.</p><p>All six correctional officers were fired after the alleged assaults. They were arrested and arraigned Friday morning.</p><style>
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6 former Montgomery County prison guards accused of inmate abuse