Miami Officer Charged in Elevator Beating of Inmate

An incident that occurred nearly three years ago is finally resulting in charges against a Miami-Dade corrections officer. Officer Myth Louis-Jeune is accused of repeatedly striking inmate Spencer Butler inside a jail elevator in March 2023. The delay in filing charges, until January 2026, and the nature of the charges—a misdemeanor battery—are drawing significant criticism.

Video Evidence and Outrageous Delays

The incident, captured on video, shows Butler, who was handcuffed, allegedly being beaten by Louis-Jeune. The footage makes it difficult to excuse the officer’s actions, especially given Butler’s own words heard later: “I got my a** beat.” This raw statement contrasts sharply with the officer’s defense that he was “just doing his job,” a phrase often used to shield actions that appear to be unchecked violence.

The nearly three-year delay in bringing charges has led to accusations of indifference from the justice system. This prolonged period raises serious questions about the urgency and seriousness with which such incidents are treated, particularly when the victim is in custody and restrained.

A Disturbing Pattern of Abuse and Delay

This case echoes previous reports of excessive force within correctional facilities. BOSSIP previously covered the tragic case of Robert Brooks, who died in 2024 after being beaten by officers while handcuffed at New York’s Marcy Correctional Facility. The pattern of violence, followed by slow investigations and watered-down accountability, appears consistent across different jurisdictions.

The most disturbing aspect isn’t just the brutality captured on camera, but the message sent by the delay itself: that violence within custody is not urgent, justice can be postponed, and the lives of incarcerated individuals are not a top priority. This raises further questions about what happens in the countless instances of alleged abuse that are never caught on video.

• Miami-Dade corrections officer Myth Louis-Jeune charged with misdemeanor battery.
• Incident involved allegedly beating handcuffed inmate Spencer Butler in a jail elevator in March 2023.
• Charges filed in January 2026, nearly three years after the event.
• Video evidence captured the alleged assault.
• The delay in charges has drawn criticism and highlighted concerns about police accountability.