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Minor Injury in Prison Abuse Actionable

Minor Injury In Prison Abuse Actionable

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that use of excessive force against a prison inmate may constitute unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment, even if the prisoner does not suffer a serious injury. To rule otherwise, the court said, "would permit any physical punishment, no ...

 

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