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Criminal Charges Dropped, But Fight Continues | Wichita News
Criminal charges against Deputy Richard Fatherley have been dropped after a judge ruled there wasn’t enough probable cause for trial—but the district attorney plans to appeal. The case centers on the death of inmate Charles Adair, a father of three who died after a deputy knelt on his back for over a minute. His family insists body camera footage must be released, calling it essential—even devastating—to understand what happened. Though criminal proceedings end, a federal wrongful death lawsuit continues, targeting multiple deputies and the county, claiming constitutional rights were…
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