ST. LOUIS - Embattled St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was indicted on a federal charge Thursday for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, NewsNation local affiliate KTVI has learned.

The new charge stems from a situation connected with Tammy Ross, a former jail administrator detained by the sheriff's office when the sheriff could not get access to a rape victim he sought for an interview.

Exclusive video from KTVI attached above shows Montgomery and his attorney Justin Gelfand walking into the Thomas Eagleton United States Courthouse on Thursday ahead of the federal indictment.

On Thursday, Montgomery pleaded not guilty to the count of deprivation of rights under color of law. He was released from a court hearing on a recognizance bond.

The charge is a misdemeanor

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