A New Mexico inmate says he was attacked by 10 other prisoners while two on-duty state Corrections Department officers slept. 34-year-old Beau Musacco filed a lawsuit this week stemming the alleged attack in May 2013.
According to the lawsuit, Musacco was suffered a collapsed lung during the assault but didn't receive medical care after repeated requests.
Musacco is serving two life terms for gunning down two Albuquerque women on New Year's Day in 2007.
Corrections spokeswoman Alex Tomlin confirmed that Musacco was involved in an attack in May 2013 that required medical attention.
She said Musacco was treated for his injuries immediately and was transported to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
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