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Robert Kirsch – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Former custody deputy Robert Kirsch was indicted alongside Christopher Johnson in 2014 for the 2013 assault of inmate Charles Owens. Kirsch allegedly participated in the excessive use of force, including kneeing Owens and twisting his handcuffs to cause pain. Kirsch was terminated following an internal investigation and faced federal charges and a civil lawsuit.

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