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Ohio Sheriff Testifies He Didn't Lie About Death
Associated Press
November 19, 2010
TOLEDO, Ohio — An urban sheriff in Ohio has “absolutely” denied charges he covered up the 2004 death of an inmate at the county jail.
Lucas County Sheriff James Telb took the witness stand Thursday at his federal trial in Toledo. He said he did not lie about what he knew, he just didn’t recall.
A federal prosecutor reminded Telb that several of his employees testified they witnessed excessive force being used on the inmate and that he was made aware of what they saw. The Blade reports Telb replied he could not recall the testimony.
The government says a deputy choked the inmate with his forearm, and the man went limp. Prosecutors also say another deputy hit the inmate.
The sheriff and three current or former employees have pleaded not guilty.
Information from: The Blade, http://www.toledoblade.com/
rhood
over 2 years ago
23592 Comments
It is a mess, but it will be hard to prove the charges.
Anonymous
over 2 years ago
another effort to fry a cop
uncledennis1
over 2 years ago
22252 Comments
Irishcop1961. U da man.
Jonas
over 2 years ago
38360 Comments
bump Irishcop1961.
rsironron
over 2 years ago
5220 Comments
Bump HEYSARGE.
DonnaLynn
over 2 years ago
9342 Comments
Bump HEYSARGE
LAWMANTUKES
over 2 years ago
6558 Comments
"HEYSARGE" I'm with you on this one... I say if he can't recall, he can't recall...!!!!
Whalewatcher
over 2 years ago
9792 Comments
Bump Irishcop1961
HEYSARGE
over 2 years ago
16800 Comments
Leave the Sheriff alone...He's a distinguished law enforcement official that has forgot more about law enforcement then some will ever learn!!!!!!!!
Irishcop1961
over 2 years ago
36868 Comments
What a mess.
t1401hm
over 2 years ago
1754 Comments
It was probably heat of the moment. Not really enough information on this one. Plus, like robo said, it's six years ago... My memory wouldn't be that good either.
t1401hm
over 2 years ago
1754 Comments
It was probably heat of the moment. Not really enough information on this one. Plus, like robo said, it's six years ago... My memory wouldn't be that good either.
t1401hm
over 2 years ago
1754 Comments
It was probably heat of the moment. Not really enough information on this one. Plus, like robo said, it's six years ago... My memory wouldn't be that good either.
Robocop33
over 2 years ago
14344 Comments
Drop it. Hell do you remember what happened on a particular day six years ago and the words that were used? If the suspect died as a result of a 'choke hold' then it would certainly show up as a strangulation. Is the Coroner saying he can't tell the difference between natural death and strangulation? Even I can tell the difference. The 'Choke hole' is mistakenly thought to make people pass out because you are choking his ability to breath when it is causing restricting blood flow to the brain. It is not going to kill anyone unless you place the hold on them for at least 5 to 8 minutes.They normally pass out within 20 seconds.
swalker35
over 2 years ago
256 Comments
The autopsy said was ruled as natural causes in 2004 when the death occured and changed to homicide years later when the coroner learned of the choke hold.