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James Griffiths – Scranton Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer James Griffiths faced allegations of excessive force during an arrest on July 12, 2017. The plaintiff claimed that Griffiths punched him in the face twice without provocation, leading to a lawsuit alleging violation of Fourth Amendment rights. The court found disputed facts regarding the use of excessive force, precluding qualified immunity for Griffiths.

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