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Officers Held Accountable in Custody Death | Raleigh News
A federal appeals court just struck a major blow to police immunity, ruling that two jail officers can’t dodge responsibility for the death of Maurice King — who died in custody after a 22-minute delay in responding to an inmate assault. The court found they knowingly ignored a serious risk, rejecting their claim that they were just trying to avoid paperwork. With this decision, the case moves forward to trial, potentially setting a precedent that makes it easier to hold officers accountable for inaction — even if the autopsy listed heart disease as the cause of death. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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