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$16 Million Federal Jury Award in Texas Jail Beating Suit
by Matt Clarke
On January 12, 2011, a federal jury in Beaumont, Texas found in favor of a former Jefferson County prisoner who was beaten by jail employees during the intake process. The jury awarded over $16 million in damages.
Joseph Christopher Roberts was arrested in April 2007 for making ...
On January 12, 2011, a federal jury in Beaumont, Texas found in favor of a former Jefferson County prisoner who was beaten by jail employees during the intake process. The jury awarded over $16 million in damages.
Joseph Christopher Roberts was arrested in April 2007 for making ...
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