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Multiple Deputies Charged in Fatal Beating of Inmate at Memphis Jail

Nine Memphis jail deputies have been indicted in the death of Gershun Freeman, a Black man who died in custody last fall after being beaten by jailers during a confrontation. The indictments were disclosed by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, who declined to provide further details. Video footage released in March showed Freeman being punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed by at least 10 corrections officers. Freeman had a psychotic episode and died of a heart attack while being restrained. The manner of his death is listed as a homicide in the autopsy report. The indictments are sealed, and lawyers for Freeman's family say they are serious.

via ABC News|

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"9 Deputies Indicted for Fatal Beating of Gershun Freeman in Tennessee Jail"

Nine deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee have been indicted in connection with the death of Gershun Freeman, who died while in custody at the Shelby County Jail. The autopsy revealed that Freeman suffered cardiac arrest while being restrained, and his death has been classified as a homicide. The indicted deputies face charges ranging from second-degree murder to aggravated assault. Sheriff Floyd Bonner denies that any actions by his employees caused Freeman's death and claims that the release of the surveillance footage was politically motivated. The case has sparked controversy and criticism of the sheriff's department.

via Action News 5|

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