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Excessive Force Verdict Nets Hawaii Prisoner $1.00

A Hawaii prisoner was awarded $1, for excessive force by a prison guard.

Mr. Matthews, a 32-year-old Hawaii prisoner sustained scratches on his arm when a guard pushed him while restraining him for disciplinary reasons.

Matthews sued in state court, alleging that he was subjected to excessive force. In June, …

 

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