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Federal lawsuit filed by Shawn Meredith alleges officers used excessive force during 2021 arrest

A still image from an Aurora police body camera video shows officers confronting Shawn Meredith during an arrest for alleged assault. Meredith sued the department Thursday for injuries caused by the officers.
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A still image from an Aurora police body camera video shows officers confronting Shawn Meredith during an arrest for alleged assault. Meredith sued the department Thursday for injuries caused by the officers.
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Shawn Meredith, 51, on Thursday sued the department and three of its officers in federal court, alleging they used excessive force during a 2021 arrest for an alleged assault and failed to obtain a warrant necessary to enter the hotel room where he was staying.
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