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Fire Hosing Prisoners Damage Award Affirmed

The court of appeals for the Eighth circuit affirmed a trial court verdict of liability and damages of $50, $750 and $100 to Nebraska prisoners who were sprayed with a high pressure fire hose. The court held that the injuries from the hosings supported an Eighth amendment claim and damages. …

 

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