On August 29, 2000, off-duty Officer Kevin Harty was involved in an altercation with Jesse Ousley. Harty identified himself as a police officer during the incident and contacted fellow officers for assistance. Ousley filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. The court found genuine issues of material fact regarding Harty’s actions under color of state law, leading to the denial of summary judgment. The case highlighted concerns about the department’s training and supervision practices.
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