Incarcerated Women Say Officers Used Unprecedented Force In August Attack | KQED
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The incident at Central California Women's Facility saw over 100 inmates subjected to pepper spray and tear gas for over an hour, resulting in multiple injuries and trauma.
Officials from the California Department of Corrections acknowledged 'concerning information' about the Aug. 2 incident, indicating an urgent need for swift action in response.
Witness accounts reveal that after staff forced inmates into a cafeteria for over four hours without essentials, the use of excessive force left many injured and traumatized.
In the wake of the incident, three women were transported to an offsite medical facility after experiencing severe difficulty in breathing due to the chemicals used.
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