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Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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Intro: As set forth above, Murrell has presented evidence that creates a genuine
issue of material fact as to whether the defendants violated his Eighth
Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. The
defendants, therefore, are not entitled to qualified immunity. See Rochon, 122
F.3d at 320.
The judgment for defendant Watts is AFFIRMED; judgment for the
remainder of the defendant-appellees is REVERSED and REMANDED.
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