In 2023, Officer Johnson was named in a lawsuit alleging excessive force against an inmate at the Schoharie County Jail. The plaintiff claimed that Johnson used unnecessary physical force during an incident, leading to injuries. The court found the allegations sufficient to proceed with the excessive force claims against Johnson. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-york/nyndce/9%3A2023cv00420/137865/14/?utm_source=openai))
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