"A Black man found dead at an abandoned house in Colbert County last month had earlier this year filed a federal lawsuit against Sheffield police officers alleging police brutality."
"Van Daniel has called for a federal investigation of what he says is a suspicious death, raising serious concerns about the treatment of Black individuals in Colbert County by law enforcement."
"The lawsuit details severe allegations of abuse, including being beaten, restrained for hours, tasered, and being denied medical assistance while in custody."
"The troubling pattern of behavior among Sheffield police officers points to systemic issues within law enforcement in the region, particularly concerning the treatment of Black citizens."
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