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Body camera and security footage from December 17, 2025, show a 22-year-old inmate being moved to a different cell. After an initial struggle where the inmate was taken to the ground, he was eventually restrained in a chair. The Beating: While the inmate’s hands were strapped down in the chair, Luis Tovar was filmed repeatedly punching him in the face and head. Legal & Employment Status: Following an immediate internal investigation, Tovar was fired and arrested on two counts of battery. The sheriff's office publicly condemned the video, stating that the use of force was unlawful once the inmate was restrained.