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Deputy Van Syckel – Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Van Syckel participated in the 1994 arrest of five men on charges including criminal syndicalism and intimidation. The charges were dismissed after further investigation. The arrested individuals filed a lawsuit against Musselshell County and its deputies, including Van Syckel, alleging violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The jury ruled in favor of the defendants.

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