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Hilton’s Federal Trial Delayed | Spokane News
Former Spokane County Sheriff sergeant Clay Hilton, acquitted in state court of assault and falsifying a report, won’t face federal charges this year — his trial is now delayed until February. The state jury found him not guilty after he arrested Kevin Hinton in 2023, leading to a physical altercation that left Hinton with broken ribs and facial injuries. While Hilton’s defense claimed self-defense, federal prosecutors still charge him with excessive force and falsifying records. His attorney requested the delay to review transcripts and explore legal defenses, including collateral estoppel —…
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