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A viral video of a Juneau police officer slamming a tribal citizen, Christopher Williams, to the ground sparked national outrage and a pending civil lawsuit over severe injuries. The incident prompted police reforms, including updated medical protocols and de-escalation training, but hiring standards remain unchanged. Community healing efforts include cultural awareness training with the Tlingit and Haida tribes, while the officer involved, Brandon LeBlanc, now lives in New Orleans and faces a motion to dismiss the case.

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