Deputy Acquitted in Excessive Force Case

A former Spokane County sheriff’s deputy, Clay Hilton, was acquitted of assault and falsifying a police report after using excessive force against a 62-year-old man, Kevin Hinton, who was found sleeping in his car. Bodycam footage showed Hilton inflicting serious injuries — including eight broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a concussion — while claiming he feared for his life due to knives in Hinton’s car. The jury bought his self-defense story, clearing him of all charges. Now, Hilton can sue the county for wrongful termination, setting the stage for a major legal showdown. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fb9cfe8a7ad4798