Louisiana deputies not charged in beating case

MANSFIELD, La. (AP) — Jarius Brown suffered severe injuries after a six-minute strip search at DeSoto Parish Detention Center, where two deputies assaulted him with 50 punches; while internal investigations deemed the actions indefensible, Louisiana State Police initially cleared the deputies, labeling Brown as the aggressor. Federal prosecutors later determined he was a victim of excessive force, highlighting ongoing issues of police misconduct in the region.

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