Erie County Lawmaker, Prisoner Rights Groups Weigh in on Use-of-Force Case

Erie County lawmaker, prisoner rights groups weigh in on use-of-force case

Erie County Sheriff's Office refutes allegations, says actions taken by staff were 'in line with policy and procedure' BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Erie County lawmaker and prison rights groups are weighing in on an alleged use-of-force case that WIVB News 4 shared earlier this week. Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard is leading the charge to reestablish an Erie County Correctional Special Advisory Board that she hopes will increase transp…

Ex-police officer sentenced to prison for use of force during arrest

A former Venice Police Department officer was sentenced Thursday in federal court to two years in prison for violating an individual’s constitutional rights during a 2022 arrest. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence to 34-year-old Justin Gaither, who had pleaded guilty in February in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to […] The post Ex-police officer sentenced to prison for use of force during arrest appeared first on KTTN…

Former officer sentenced to prison

A former Venice, Illinois, police officer will spend two years in jail for hitting a handcuffed man in the face. 34-year-old Justin Gaither pleaded guilty back in February and was