Jacksonville Man Sues Sheriff, Officers for Alleged K9 Bite During Traffic Stop

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Jacksonville Man Sues Sheriff, Officers for Alleged K9 Bite During Traffic Stop
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Joseph Bratcher filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers during a traffic stop on May 17, 2023. He claims officers misused a K9 unit, resulting in him being bitten.

Joseph Bratcher accuses officers in a lawsuit of using excessive force by misusing a K9 during a traffic stop on May 17, 2023, on Canal Street in Northwest Jacksonville.Jacksonville man suing sheriff, 3 JSO officers for alleged K9 bite during 2023 traffic stop

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