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Federal Lawsuit Exposes Excessive Force in Harris County Jail
6/12/2025
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- A federal lawsuit has been launched against Harris County and its sheriff, accusing detention officers of using excessive force on 22-year-old inmate Anasia Smith during a 2023 incident. Disturbing security footage reveals officers violently striking Smith following a confrontation with Officer Paulita Franco, shedding light on the troubling patterns of violence and neglect within Harris County Jail.
