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Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after death at intake center

Feb 5, 2026, 9:02 PM20
(Update: Feb 6, 2026, 12:51 AM)
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Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after death at intake center

  • Cedric Lofton died in 2021 after being restrained facedown in a juvenile intake center during a mental health crisis.
  • A jury determined that five juvenile officers either used excessive force or failed to intervene, leading to an award of $8.3 million to Lofton's family.
  • The case has raised important discussions regarding the treatment of individuals in mental health crises and the use of force by law enforcement.
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