Seven detention officers with the Sheriff's Office in Collin County, Texas, were fired in connection to the death of Marvin Scott III who was in police custody. According to the Texas Tribune, the 26-year-old was dead hours after being arrested for allegedly being found with marijuana. RELATED: 2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor's death are fired The Collin County Sheriff's Office released a statement about Scott's death in March, saying the matter was under investigation. Press Release - 3/15/2021 pic.twitter.com/3MFwUO62np — Collin Co. Sheriff (@CollinCoSO) March 15, 2021 The seven 'detention employees' were placed on administrative leave; an eighth officer, who was […]
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