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Travis Bates – Kingsport Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In August 2020, Officer Travis Bates was involved in the arrest of Michael Gillis, director of Hunger First. Gillis filed a $1 million lawsuit alleging that Bates and other officers used excessive force during the arrest, including slamming him to the pavement and placing a knee on his neck. The incident led to injuries that required medical treatment.

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– [Travis Bates](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/travis-bates/)

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