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$1.4 Million Verdict for Florida Jail Guard Injured in Transport Van Crash
by David M. Reutter
On May 20, 2021, a Florida jury awarded $1.4 million to Bradford County Jail guard Clinton Jenkins, 53. The jury’s award was based on its finding that the truck driver who crashed into Jenkin’s jail transport was negligent and liable for the crash and …
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