The Eleventh Circuit Appeals has essentially given a free pass to law enforcement officers in using excessive force on minors, contributing to a pervasive culture of brutality.
Despite the troubling incident involving Deputy Vincent Castoro body-slamming a 13-year-old, the court declined to establish this as a rights violation and issued an unpublished decision.
The incident began with a momentary dispute over a ball between children and a mother, which should never have escalated to police involvement.
In this case, a rude gesture from a minor warranted a severe and aggressive police response, raising questions about appropriate law enforcement practices.
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