A civil rights attorney is suing two Travis County correctional officers for a woman’s alleged jailhouse assault. The Texas Civil Rights Project’s Scott Medlock says Shay Morrow’s injuries were so extensive she had to be taken to UMC Brackenridge. 

According to arrest records, Morrow was booked into jail on drunk driving charges when she was allegedly attacked by correctional officers; Tracey Hill and Layla Rendon. She is seeking compensation for her medical bills and psychological counseling. 

 

In her own words Shay Morrow details what led to the alleged attack by officers: