In August 2014, Officer Jay Murray was involved in an incident where he allegedly pepper-sprayed a pregnant woman, Tina Dean, and her children without cause. The lawsuit claims that Murray used excessive force and unlawfully arrested two children during the incident. The case was filed in federal court, seeking punitive damages and compensation for injuries. ([kcci.com](https://www.kcci.com/article/2-iowa-police-officers-face-excessive-force-lawsuit/6917256?utm_source=openai))
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