In August 2020, Officer Joseph Malone was involved in the arrest of Michael Gillis, director of Hunger First. Gillis alleged that officers, including Malone, used excessive force during his arrest, leading to a $1 million lawsuit against the City of Kingsport and the police department. The lawsuit claims that officers slammed Gillis to the pavement and placed a knee on his neck, causing injuries that required medical treatment.
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