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Deputy Holcomb – Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In May 2020, Deputy Holcomb participated in the arrest of an elderly amputee for non-violent offenses. He handcuffed the individual’s right wrist to his right ankle and placed him in the back of a patrol vehicle, leading to physical injuries. The court deemed this use of force unreasonable and a violation of the Fourth Amendment. Despite this, Deputy Holcomb was granted qualified immunity due to the lack of clearly established law regarding the specific restraint method used. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/schoonover-v-clay-cnty-sheriffs-dept?utm_source=openai))

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