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Diane Harris – Butler County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Sheriff Diane Harris oversaw the Butler County Jail during a period marked by deplorable conditions, including malfunctioning cell locks, inadequate staffing, and a lack of inmate classification. These conditions led to routine inmate assaults, notably the severe beatings of inmates Joe Marsh and Leroy Owens in July 1996. Harris faced lawsuits alleging that her inaction and policies constituted cruel and unusual punishment, violating the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. The court denied her immunity, highlighting her deliberate indifference to inmate safety and constitutional rights.

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