Autry. Though he was able to speak briefly with Mr. Autry, Mr.

Bettencourt was never granted protective custody. Mr. Bettencourt also attempted

to, unsuccessfully, obtain protective custody from Lieutenants Willether Brown,

Towanda Zachary, and Eric Alls.

      Mr. Bettencourt claimed he then attempted to speak with Captain Nathaniel

Williams about his concerns, but never had an opportunity to explain that he was

being sexually harassed and needed protection. He was directed to air his

grievances to a sergeant or a lieutenant, which prompted Mr. Bettencourt to speak

with Sargent Michael Wade. But he again was unable to explain that he was being

sexually harassed and needed protective custody.

      On September 7, 2009, Mr. Bettencourt alleged he was standing in his cell

with his back to the door. Heheard someone enter, but assuming it was his

roommate, decided not to look. The individual quickly grabbed Mr. Bettencourt

and began choking him from behind. The attacker then threw him off balance, and

smashed his head into a hard object. Mr. Bettencourt was knocked unconscious.

Upon regaining consciousness he realized someone “was performing anal sex” on

him, and attempted to resist the sexual assault. He was again choked into

unconsciousness, and awoke sometime later, alone, lying on the floor of his cell.

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