Federal Appeals Court Allows Civil Rights Suit Against Wagoner Deputies to Proceed

Appeals Court: Civil Rights Suit Against Wagoner Deputies Will Continue

Background of the Case

The family of Jeffrey Krueger filed suit against the Wagoner County Sheriff and six deputies after Krueger’s death in 2019. The family claims he was suffocated and beaten to death following a traffic stop.

Court Upholds Liability Ruling

This week, a federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling that the deputies are not immune from liability. The ruling allows the case to proceed toward trial.

Parents Seeking Accountability

Krueger’s parents say they want accountability and hope the lawsuit can bring change to prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy.

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