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Sixth Circuit: Prisoner’s “Insolent Speech” at Disciplinary Hearing Not Protected Under First Amendment

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granted summary judgment to prison guards and nurses on a Michigan prisoner's retaliation, excessive force and denial of medical care claims.

On July 21, 2004, Michigan prisoner James A. Lockett faced a prison disciplinary hearing before Hearings Officer L. Maki. During the hearing, Lockett ...

 

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