Appalling Footage Reveals Deputies' Violent Assault, Yet State Police Exonerate Them

The six-minute strip search ended catastrophically for Jarius Brown, leaving him with a broken nose, fractured eye socket, and a severely swollen face. Newly released footage reveals why: two Louisiana sheriff’s deputies violently assaulted the naked 25-year-old in the DeSoto Parish Detention Center laundry area, unleashing approximately 50 punches. Following the 2019 incident, one deputy resigned while the other faced suspension. Despite internal documents stating “there was no defense” for their behavior, Louisiana State Police ultimately exonerated the deputies, claiming they had acted in response to Brown’s aggression after his arrest for vehicle theft. Federal prosecutors later determined that Brown was indeed a victim of excessive force. The previously withheld footage emerged during Brown’s protracted lawsuit for damages. Gary Evans, a former DeSoto Parish district attorney, highlighted the necessity of federal intervention in instances of local injustices. Investigations have uncovered a troubling pattern of misconduct among DeSoto Parish deputies, raising concerns about accountability in law enforcement.