David Howard is incarcerated at Pendleton Correctional Facility. He alleges that the Defendant Weddell violated his Eighth Amendment rights by subjecting him to excessive force, including dangerously tight handcuffs. He further alleges that Defendant Weddell violated his First Amendment rights by subjecting him to that physical abuse and then initiating a disciplinary action against him in retaliation for protected speech. Finally, Mr. Weddell alleges that Sergeant Miller, violated his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him through the disciplinary process. The case has survived summary judgment and will be resolved by settlement or trial. No proceedings have been scheduled. The Court is recruiting counsel to represent Mr. Howard through final judgment.

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