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Man beaten by Auburn police officer files claim alleging ‘excessive force’

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Source: The Seattle Times Local News – The Seattle Times

Published November 12, 2026

A man filed a claim saying an Auburn police officer used "unnecessary and excessive force" during a violent arrest that was captured on camera.

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