The lawsuit says the men set a K-9 officer loose on a suspect, despite him complying with directions.
A federal lawsuit has been filed two sergeants and a deputy of Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's office following a video of a K-9 attack.Disturbing body-worn camera footage has led to a federal civil rights lawsuit being filed against two sergeants and a deputy of a Harris County Constable's office.
"We're filing in federal court because Sgt. Johnson and his fellow officers are violating our client's constitutional rights, his Fourth Amendment right to be free from excessive force," attorney Shirley LaVarco said. The incident occurred when officers arrived at the scene following a report of a disturbance outside a home. In the video, you can see Sgt. Johnson yelling commands at Thomas and, at various times, threatening to unleash his K-9. The suit alleges he and the other officers allowed the attack dog to tear at Thomas's right arm, causing him severe and lasting physical and emotional injuries.
The lawsuit is filed against the three deputies on scene, not at the Harris County Precinct 1 Constables case.
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