AUGUSTA — An hour after appearing before a judge, an inmate connected to a high-profile home invasion case was taken to a hospital with an unknown injury.

Daniel L. Fortune, 20, of Augusta was discovered at 3 p.m. in "Bravo Block" — a general population area — with a swollen, bleeding lip after fellow inmates called for help.

“He was shaking and his vitals indicated he was in shock,” Liberty said. “He had a rapid heart rate and low blood pressure. His eyes seemed glossed over.”

Liberty said Fortune was taken to Maine General Medical Center in Augusta for an evaluation because he said Fortune has a history of seizures and previous brain trauma.

Liberty also said jail officers reviewed videotapes from the jail but were unable to see what happened inside Fortune’s cell.

“There is a possibility it was staged for an escape attempt,” Liberty said.

Fortune was shackled and in handcuffs and being watched by two deputies at the hospital, Liberty said.