After six inmates escaped from an Ill. jail late Saturday night, Darin Gater, a guard on duty at the time, told authorities he was restrained and threatened as inmates ran amuck, the Associated Press reports via FOXNews.com.Then he decided to let investigators in on the truth and admitted that he helped the inmates escape, in order to embarrass outgoing Cook County, Ill. Sheriff Michael Sheahan and to influence the upcoming sheriff’s elections, the AP reports.Thirty-six-year-old Gater will face felony charges on Wednesday, after being slapped with two counts of aggravated battery of a correctional officer, aggravated arson, escape and official misconduct, according to the AP. He is also charged with possession of a homemade knife in a penal institution and possession of a cell phone in a penal institution, Cook County state’s attorney spokesperson John Gorman told the AP. Both the cell phone and the knife are considered to be contraband.For CSO’s previous coverage of the incident, read All Six Ill. Jail Escapees Corralled. Don’t forget to keep checking in at our CSO Security Feed page for updated news coverage. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe