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Hammond family says teen son wrongfully choked, held down by police

Friday, July 20, 2018
Hammond family says teen son wrongfully choked, held down by police
Hammond police said a 15-year-old boy was restrained and choked after making contact with an officer, but the teen and his family said the officers went too far.
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