Dallas County Deputy Jailed, Accused Of Official Oppression And Assault

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DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - The Dallas County Sheriff will meet with the media today to give more details on the arrest of a deputy accused of mis-treating an inmate.

Austin Palmer was taken into custody yesterday and charged with official oppression and assault.

The Sheriff's Office opened the investigation after receiving a complaint.

Sheriff Marian Brown will give more information at a press conference this morning.