Florida Deputies Body Slam Unarmed Black Man, Awarded $5.5 Million Settlement After Paralyzing Incident

Timmie Lee Knox, a 17-year-old Black teen, was tragically paralyzed by a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy in 2021 while en route to a birthday party. Recently, Knox secured a $5.5 million settlement, although the accompanying video remains confidential due to the settlement terms. Deputy Dustin Sullivan continues to serve in law enforcement despite the incident, which has raised serious concerns about excessive force practices within the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Similar past cases underline an ongoing pattern of questionable behavior against unarmed Black individuals.