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Sheriff Denied Qualified Immunity in Jail Suicide

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's
denial of qualified immunity to the Lincoln County, Nebraska, Sheriff in a
jail suicide case.

On December 8, 2001, Lincoln County Officers responded to a 911
call from an emotionally despondent Dennis Weaver." Although he was
depressed and crying" Weaver ...

 

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