The sheriff's office said it stands by its response and is awaiting results of a "truly independent investigation"
The lawsuit comes after the Justice Department twice released investigative reports that accused the state of violating prisoner's rights
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Michael Riley Jr., 27, was involved in 22 use-of-force reports during the 10-month period before the fatal encounter
William Cappalonga claimed his actions were warranted to ensure the inmate didn't continue to attack COs during the 2018 incident
William Cappalonga is accused of threatening to kill an inmate as he repeatedly slammed his head against the floor
A surveillance video shows Deputy Neil Pizzo grabbing the teen's neck with one hand and strikes him with the other
The judge is giving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation five months to get the body-worn devices into use
The indictment alleges that the COs used excessive force to punish an inmate who ran out of his cell at the Bibb Correctional Facility
ADOC said the 30-page report "hinders the progress made by our department"
The report found that violence is so common that some COs consider it normal
The incident began when the inmate allegedly started a disturbance while receiving medications at the Cumberland County Jail
An investigation was opened after an inmate died while being treated for injuries allegedly inflicted on him by COs
"If misconduct occurred, those responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions," a Florida Department of Corrections official said
The attack came just three days after another officer at the same facility was placed on paid leave for an outburst during a statewide moment of silence for George Floyd
The state is reviewing whether Cumberland County Jail COs used excessive force; it will also determine if COs provided the inmates with proper medical care
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