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5 Metrowest Detention Officers Sued for Excessive Force

A Miami federal inmate sued five detention center officers for excessive force. The court is recruiting volunteer lawyers to represent him.

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06/08/2026 · Downtown Miami edition

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Five correctional officers at the Metrowest Detention Center face a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging excessive force and failure to intervene.

Keomie Johnson, representing himself, filed the complaint in U.S. District Court in Miami on June 2, 2026. The case is docketed as Johnson v. Smith et al. (24-CV-24334-DSL).

The Federal Public Defender's Office is seeking volunteer attorneys to represent Johnson through trial. Interested lawyers should contact [email protected] or visit the court's website for details.

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