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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Died in custody

BOSTON — A federal court in Massachusetts denied the city of Brockton and its police officials’ motion to dismiss 14th Amendment and municipal liability claims brought against them after a man died in custody. He had difficulty standing upright and staying awake, which should have indicated to the officers that he needed medical attention.

Read the ruling here.

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