One man has been convicted of assaulting two officers at Auburn Correctional Facility.
The Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office reports Yakez Cornett pled guilty to two counts of assault this month. Cornett admitted to assaulting two corrections officers on August 14, 2023, in the south yard of the prison. Both officers had to go to the emergency room for treatment.
When sentenced in April, Cornett faces five years for each count plus an additional five years post-release supervision. This new sentence will run consecutively with his current sentence.
Have all the Finger Lakes news from Finger Lakes News Radio delivered to your email every morning for FREE! Sign up by clicking here
Get the top stories on your radio 24/7 on Finger Lakes News Radio 96.3 and 1590, WAUB and 106.3 and 1240, WGVA, and on Finger Lakes Country, 96.1/96.9/101.9/1570 WFLR.
