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Four Men Sue Over Jail Beatings | Albany News
Four men are suing Albany County and Sheriff Craig Apple after claiming they were brutally beaten by correction officers last year, suffering broken facial bones in unprovoked assaults that allegedly violated their constitutional rights. The lawsuit paints a harrowing picture of repeated violence, hospitalizations, and even surgeries — including fractured noses and eye sockets — with some inmates reportedly locked in cells while beatings echoed nearby. Despite new surveillance and body cameras, gaps remain in oversight, fueling activists’ calls for deeper accountability. This latest legal…
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