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Deputy O’Neill – Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In 2017, Deputy O’Neill arrested a Black man for DUI under questionable circumstances. The plaintiff alleged racial discrimination, excessive force, and wrongful prosecution. The court found issues of fact regarding probable cause and denied Deputy O’Neill’s claim for qualified immunity. The case highlighted concerns about racial bias and procedural misconduct within the department.

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