Prison guard accused of pulling gun after racist remark
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A Pennsylvania prison guard accused of making racist remarks and pulling a gun inside a diner has been suspended without pay.
Authorities allege that 28-year-old Kory Kish, of Hughestown, entered a bathroom at D's Diner in Plains Township early Sunday and argued with two men. One of the men, a Puerto Rican, says Kish said "this country is for the white man," unholstered a pistol and pointed it at him.
Defense attorney Brian Corcoran says Kish didn't point the weapon at or threaten anyone. He also called the accusation of racial remarks "absolutely false."
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The attorney says the Luzerne County corrections officer has a concealed weapons permit and carries a gun for protection against former inmates in light of past threats.
Kish is charged in Luzerne County with reckless endangering and simple assault.