Officer James Griffiths faced allegations of excessive force during an arrest on July 12, 2017. The plaintiff claimed that Griffiths punched him in the face twice without provocation, leading to a lawsuit alleging violation of Fourth Amendment rights. The court found disputed facts regarding the use of excessive force, precluding qualified immunity for Griffiths.
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