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Deputy Ken Dawson – La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

On August 11, 2000, Deputy Dawson was involved in an incident where inmate Douglas Richer was physically restrained after a confrontation. Dawson grabbed Richer’s hair, punched him in the face, and assisted in subduing him. Richer alleged excessive force, leading to a lawsuit against Dawson and other deputies. The court denied summary judgment for Dawson, allowing the excessive force claim to proceed.

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