Jury Acquits Inmate Accused Of Leading Riot That Led To Hostage Situation, Death Of Prison Guard

SMYRNA, Del. (CBS) – A jury has acquitted an inmate accused of leading a riot that led to a hostage situation and the death of a prison guard. The defendant – 32-year-old Roman Shankaras – recently completed a sentenced for unrelated charges.

The acquittal spares Shankaras from a mandatory life sentence related to the death of Steven Floyd.

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The officer died after being held hostage at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna.