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Family Sues County Over Police Force | Annapolis News
The family of Samuel “Big Sam” Elsworth Brown Jr. is suing Baltimore County over his death, alleging systemic racism and excessive force by police — a case that could hold the county accountable under a Monell claim. Brown, 56, died 11 days after a wellness check turned violent when Officer Derek Hadel punched him twice; body cam footage shows Brown swinging at the officer before collapsing with brain damage. The lawsuit cites decades of unconstitutional policing, including wrongful arrests and racial profiling, and cites ACLU data showing 26 deaths by county officers between 2015–2023…
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