Maybe there’s a legitimate law enforcement reason to strip a man naked, strap him to a chair, tie a “spit hood” around his mouth, put a hood over his head (see video at the link), and douse him with pepper spray until he dies. That’s what sheriff’s deputies in Lee County, Florida did to 62-year-old Nick Christie two-and-a-half years ago.
I certainly can’t think of any such legitimate reason. But Lee County State’s Attorney Stephen Russell apparently can. Because he cleared the deputies involved of any wrongdoing.
Christie’s family just filed a lawsuit.
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Torture and murder. I'll bet the State's Attorney has put men in PRISON for a LOT less than that. But of course, none of them were wearing a gun and badge. Protecting and serving. I'm POSITIVE it was the first time they EVER did anything like that. At least, the first time they were caught.
The officers did nothing wrong.
The man DIED in police custody. Was he dead when the stripped him and tied him to a chair?? What, exactly, 10:55, do the police have to do before YOU think they went too far? Burn his body? Sell his organs for profit? Steal his wallet and possession?? I suppose NONE of those, since KILLING him was okay....
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