Sheriff Candidate Faces Old Excessive Force Allegations

Hamilton Now Summary
A decade-old federal civil case involving allegations of excessive force against Hamilton County Sheriff candidate Lt. Dustin Dixon has resurfaced just weeks before the election.
Original reporting: Current Publishing
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