Mr. Justice Douglas announced the judgment of the Court and delivered the following opinion, in which the Ceciep Justice, Mr. Justice Black and Mr. Justice Reed concur. This case involves a shocking and revolting episode in law enforcement. Petitioner Screws was sheriff of Baker County, Georgia. He enlisted the assistance of petitioner Jones, a policeman, and petitioner Kelley, a special deputy, in arresting…
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