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UPDATED Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Family sues over alleged medical denial in jail death
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The family of a former Knox County deputy filed a lawsuit seeking $7.5 million against Union County and others, alleging the deputy was denied medical care after a DUI arrest and later died in a Union County jail. The suit claims the lack of care contributed to his death.
WHO: Family of a former Knox County deputy; Union County and other defendants
WHAT: Lawsuit filed seeking $7.5 million, alleging denial of medical care after a DUI arrest led to the deputy’s death in Union County jail
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
WHERE: Union County, Tennessee
WHY: The family alleges the deputy was denied medical care after his DUI arrest, contributing to his death in jail.
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