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CRIMEJun 27 · 00:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITDave Collins, Associated Press

Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died

A 2018 video released in Connecticut shows prison officers striking inmate J'Allen Jones during a mental health crisis, leading to his death. The video, obtained after a legal battle, depicts officers using force, pepper spray, and a spit bag on Jones before he became unconscious. The family and civil rights groups demanded transparency, comparing the incident to George Floyd's death.

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