A lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Williamson County and four of its jailers, alleging excessive use of force against an inmate that resulted in serious inju
ries.
The suit, filed by Edwards Law on behalf of Johnny Tijerina, claims that on October 26, 2023, Tijerina suffered a broken hip and leg after being forcefully restrained by jail staff. According to the complaint, Tijerina, who has mental health disabilities and is hard of hearing, was confused during the booking process and asked for clarification.
The lawsuit alleges that instead of accommodating Tijerina's request, multiple jailers accused him of refusing to cooperate and used unnecessary force. Tijerina was allegedly slammed to the ground and then strapped into an "Emergency Restraint Chair" for several hours.Attorney Jeff Edwards stated, "Mr. Tijerina did nothing that justified these Williamson County jailers' horrifying use of force.
The suit claims that after being released from jail, Tijerina was diagnosed with fractures to his hip and shin bone. It also alleges that this incident is part of a pattern of brutality by Williamson County officers. A Williamson County spokesperson said the county "does not comment on current or pending litigation."
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