A Northampton County Prison guard ran an illegal tobacco ring in the prison and helped cooperating inmates assault other inmates, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week. The suit filed in federal court claims guard James Boehm was suspended before the incident for his involvement in “illicit and organized tobacco distribution” in the prison. John Mucha, of Upper Mount Bethel Township, filed the suit against the county and a host of county and prison officials. Mucha claims he and his three cellmates were assaulted on Jan. 29, 2009, by three other inmates, at the behest of Boehm. Mu ... Jump to full article >>