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Cell Extraction of Missouri Prisoner Resulting in Facial Injuries Nets $20,000

Loaded on July 15, 2008

Filed under: Excessive Force, Guard Brutality/Beatings. Location: Missouri.

A Missouri prisoner who sustained facial injuries during a cell extraction was awarded $20,000.

A five-man movement team entered Mr. Davis-El’s cell to search it. Davis-El was placed facedown on the concrete floor and a guard punched him, causing facial lacerations, contusions and ultimately, scarring. He also suffered emotional distress. ...

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