A convicted killer has received a $295,000 legal settlement from Oregon corrections officials after filing suit over alleged sexual assaults while incarcerated.

Zera Zola Zombie was convicted in 2014 of beating a girlfriend to death. According to court documents, Zombie transitioned while serving the sentence and was subsequently transferred between different correctional facilities.

The lawsuit alleged that Zombie experienced repeated sexual assaults by cellmates while housed in Oregon correctional facilities. The legal action was filed against state corrections officials seeking damages for the alleged incidents.

The settlement amount of $295,000 was awarded to resolve the civil lawsuit without the state admitting wrongdoing. Oregon corrections officials have not publicly commented on the specific circumstances that led to the settlement.

The case highlights ongoing legal and policy challenges that correctional systems face regarding housing transgender inmates and ensuring their safety while incarcerated. Prison officials must balance security concerns with constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment for all inmates.