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Robert M. Van Gerwen – Shasta County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Correctional Deputy Robert M. Van Gerwen was accused of using excessive force against an inmate, leading to the inmate filing a complaint. Subsequently, the inmate alleged that other deputies, including Van Gerwen, retaliated against him by writing false reports and subjecting him to inhumane conditions of confinement. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/anderson-v-cnty-of-shasta-2?utm_source=openai))

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