Sacramento Jail Shove Settlement | Sacramento Kings News

A 71-year-old woman with schizophrenia suffered a broken leg after being violently shoved by a Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy during a mental health crisis — the incident, caught on video, led to a $1.2 million settlement, the deputy’s firing, felony charges, and a suspended law enforcement license. Her lawyer argues this isn’t an isolated case, pointing to three other deputies and two security guards who failed to intervene, calling for systemic reform. Despite the settlement, the full picture of accountability remains murky as disciplinary records for others remain sealed — and the victim will need lifelong care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/264361ea4262f656