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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Police Brutality in Former NFL Player's Custodial Death"

The estate of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against officials in Pickens County, Alabama, alleging that members of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office and Pickens County Jail are responsible for Foster's death. Foster died in December 2021, two days after being taken into police custody following a reckless driving arrest. The lawsuit claims that Foster was "tortured" during the arrest, with excessive force used by the defendants. The family is seeking damages exceeding $75,000 and is represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

via CNN|
#civil-rights#glenn-foster-jr#legalcriminal-justice
natural-disasters2 years ago

Multiple Tornadoes Hit Pickens County, South Carolina

The National Weather Service confirmed a second EF0 tornado in Pickens County, South Carolina, following a series of storms on Thursday. The tornado, described as "very weak," had estimated peak winds of 70 mph, a path length of less than a mile, and a width of 50 yards. No tornado warning was issued as the storms were brief and weak, making it difficult to detect them on radar. The tornado caused minor damage to outdoor structures and uprooted several trees before deteriorating.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#ef0#national-weather-service#natural-disasters
crime2 years ago

K-9 Fatally Shot While Biting Deputy in South Carolina

A K-9 with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina was shot and killed, and a deputy was injured during a non-training activity at the deputy's home. The deputy, an experienced K-9 handler, was unexpectedly bit by the 2 1/2-year-old male Belgian Malinois. The dog failed to release despite repeated verbal commands and multiple attempts by witnesses to pull the dog off. A family member of the deputy, who lives nearby, shot the dog while trying to help the deputy. The GCSO Office of Professional Standards was notified and is reviewing the incident.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#crime#greenville-county-sheriffs-office#k-9
crime2 years ago

Deadly Shootings in South Carolina and Georgia: Suspects Identified and Search Continues.

A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in Pickens County, South Carolina, and the search for the 17-year-old suspect, Wyatt Anthony Scott Pelfrey, is ongoing. Pelfrey is wanted on charges of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office warns that Pelfrey is armed and should not be approached if seen. Anyone with information about Pelfrey's whereabouts is asked to call the PCSO or Crime Stoppers.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#crime#manhunt#murder