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Eric Blanchard – Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In September 2013, Lieutenant Eric Blanchard participated in the beating of inmate Derrick Sellers at the Iberia Parish Jail. Blanchard kneed Sellers repeatedly, pepper-sprayed him, and allegedly struck him in the head with a spray can. This assault resulted in severe injuries to Sellers, including a broken cheekbone and long-term cognitive impairments. Sellers received a $2.5 million settlement in 2019.

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