The death of inmate Anthony Johnson Jr. in Tarrant County Jail has sparked controversy as video footage shows a correction officer kneeling on his back during a struggle. Two jailers have been fired in connection to the incident, leading to demands for transparency and prosecution from the community. Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn stated that the kneeling position was not done correctly, resulting in Johnson's death on April 21. Calls for the sheriff's resignation have also emerged following the release of the video.
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Community members called for the prosecution of two fired Tarrant County correction officers in connection to the in-custody death of Anthony Johnson. https://t.co/SzlqrO4HrO
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Anthony Johnson Jr. died on April 21 following a physical confrontation with Tarrant County jail employees. Two employees have been fired as the investigation continues. https://t.co/Sz3X71E5hW
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Tarrant County judge: Jailers’ conduct in inmate’s death ‘invokes strong emotions.’ https://t.co/TaAA43Vzd1
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office released video and additional details Thursday about the fight with officers that allegedly led to an inmate's death. https://t.co/o9YiPy5Ali
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Two Tarrant County jailers fired in connection with the death of Anthony Johnson Jr. https://t.co/o6NecSeMC7
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said that a knee on the back position is only allowed until the inmate has been restrained. That was not done in the case of inmate Anthony Johnson Jr., who died on April 21. https://t.co/3i7mAjYXcK
31-year-old Anthony Ray Johnson died after a struggle in the Tarrant County Jail on April 21. Video shows one of the correction officers kneeling on his back while he was restrained. 2 jailers were fired on Thursday in connection to the incident. READ MORE:… https://t.co/GohXRCenBk
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Watch live video here at 4 p.m. of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office news conference following the firing of two jail employees in connection to the death of Anthony Johnson. https://t.co/rbCwBtI1JC
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#Breaking: A Tarrant County jailer has been fired following the April death of inmate Anthony Johnson, an attorney has confirmed to WFAA. https://t.co/o9YiPy5Ali
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