In 1981, Sheriff Johnny Patrick unlawfully revoked Donald Baltezore’s bond without notice or hearing, leading to Baltezore’s arrest and subsequent death during transport. The jury found the arrest unlawful and assessed punitive damages against Sheriff Patrick. ([openjurist.org](https://openjurist.org/767/f2d/202/baltezore-v-concordia-parish-sheriffs-department?utm_source=openai))
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