ACLU Lawsuit Claims Kentucky Deputy Handcuffed Children

A deputy sheriff in Kentucky handcuffed two children, aged eight and nine years, respectively, both of whom have disabilities, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on August 3. The ACLU lawsuit charges that the children were so small, Officer Kevin Sumner locked the handcuffs around their biceps, forcing their arms behind their backs. This footage shows one of the children being handcuffed and crying out.

Neither child was arrested or charged with any criminal conduct, the ACLU said. The lawsuit was filed on their behalf. It seeks an order requiring a change in policies by the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office, and additional training for school resource officers in dealing with young children and children with special needs. It also seeks an unspecified amount of monetary damages against Sumner.

The lawsuit also names Kenton County Sheriff Chuck Korzenborn, alleging his failure to adequately train and supervise Sumner. The complaint claims Kenton County Sheriff’s Office violated the Americans with Disabilities Act based on its treatment of the children. Credit: YouTube/ACLU