Former Fremont County sheriff's deputy faces excessive force accusations

By KATIE PARKINS , Denver7

CAÑON CITY, Colo. — A former Fremont County Sheriff’s Office deputy is due in court Tuesday on charges related to excessive force accusations, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Other deputies allegedly witnessed Luis Mora-Huerta, 62, use excessive force on a 57-year-old inmate and reported it to supervisors.

Coworkers accused Deputy Mora-Huerta of using a so-called “c-clamp” position on the inmate, putting his right hand on the inmate’s neck while the inmate was up against a wall.

When the inmate said, “he’s choking me,” Deputy Mora-Huerta responded saying, “yes I am.” Chokeholds are prohibited for peace officers, according to the CBI.

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