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Sheriff’s Sgt. On Trial for Assault
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
Former Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Clay Hilton stands trial for felony assault after allegedly beating Kevin Hinton in a park last August. Hilton claims he used lawful force to subdue a resistant, confrontational man during a routine patrol, but body cam footage and expert testimony question his justification. The confrontation began when Hilton demanded ID from Hinton, who was simply resting after a long drive, and escalated when Hilton forcibly removed Hinton from his car and struck him multiple times. Hilton cited perceived threats and weapons in the vehicle as reasons for his actions, though experts say officers must exercise discretion in weapon disclosures. During cross-examination, Hilton admitted a misunderstanding about park curfew but insisted he had authority to detain. Both sides have rested; closing arguments loom, and Hilton’s lawyer warns of escalating threats due to the case’s high profile. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b8490387d6302ec8