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Body Cam Captures Dewon Greer Being Slammed Against a Concrete Wall by Sheriff Deputies Following False Accusation of Non-payment of Child Support
Posted: 03/21/2023
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As Greer arrived at the detention center for booking and processing, he told Hall County Deputies of the apparent mistake, despite this, deputies continued processing Greer. With his hands cuffed behind his back, Greer is taken to a holding cell and is ordered down to his knees. Greer complies and expresses difficulty kneeling down while handcuffed; despite his pleas, a Hall County Deputy is heard saying, “he’s going to get down on both of them knees” then a loud thud is heard on bodycam video after a Hall County Deputy pulls on Greer’s leg to quickly get him down on both knees causing Greer to hit his left eye on the concrete wall. Seconds after Greer hits his head, he loses consciousness - meanwhile, deputies on the scene acknowledge his bloodied face and eye. A jail nurse attempts to put glue on his eye but as the blood and swelling continue, it becomes clear more medical attention is needed.

Greer is then placed back in a holding cell with evidence of feces on the floor for 15 hours, now in a WRAP harness restricting his movement. The following day, once Greer is released from jail, he sees a series of doctors for his worsening eye which has become swollen, discolored, and causes him pain, dizziness, headaches, and blurred vision to this day. Greer also undergoes therapy and suffers from PTSD triggered by any law enforcement officer because of his encounter last September. Greer’s medical bills have exceeded $28,000 and counting as a result of deputies’ actions within the Hall County Detention Center.

LaRhonda Nicks, an attorney representing Greer said, “We are advocating on behalf of Greer and his family and pushing for full accountability and transparency as to why Mr. Greer suffers from injuries sustained while in the care of Hall County Sheriff Deputies.” She adds, “We are prepared to take all necessary action to obtain such accountability and transparency in the ongoing fight for justice in Dewon Greer’s case.”

While no lawsuit has been filed to date, attorneys for Greer maintain that they are exploring all options.

ksmalls@theacphoenixnews.com