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Local couple sues Buda PD: Duo claims unnecessary use of force during shoplifting investigation

By Samantha Smith

A Buda couple is set to go to trial Oct. 17 after an altercation with a Buda police office in Walmart two years ago.

Buda couple Juan Martinez, 73, and Guadalupe Martinez, 70, will present their case in federal court against the city of Buda, Walmart Stores Texas, LLC, and Buda Police Officer DeMerriell Young on Oct. 17 for constitutional violations.

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