# Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Abuse Charge | Baton Rouge News

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-09-16T09:09:36+00:00
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Former East Baton Rouge Parish corrections officer Elijah Christopher just pleaded guilty to malfeasance in office — the key charge tied to alleged inmate abuse — avoiding jail time with a suspended five-year sentence and three years of probation. His terms include anger management, mental health treatment, drug/alcohol abstinence, employment or education requirements, and a firearm ban. He also faces a $500 fine and over $400 in court costs, plus loss of his POST certification. The three battery charges were dropped. His probation review is set for February 2027. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/local-news/crime/elijah-christopher-malfeasance-office-pleads-guilty/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7c6138116999e0f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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