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Dr. Justin Spies alleges forced stripping, excessive force at Shawnee County jail and demands firings
Summary
In public comment Dr. Justin Spies alleged he was forcibly stripped naked and subjected to excessive force at the Shawnee County Detention Center, said the county offered a $1,001 settlement, and demanded multiple staff firings; a second commenter corroborated that on at least one occasion a nurse said refusal to answer non-identifying questions would trigger suicide-watch/stripping.
During public comment at a Shawnee County Board work session, Dr. Justin Spies accused jail staff of unconstitutional and abusive treatment during his arrest and detention and urged the board to fire multiple corrections staff and leadership.
"They used excessive force to strip me naked against my will," Spies said, describing being held in isolation, denied timely medical care and phone contact, and left naked for approximately 16…
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