VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-21
“There wasn't an attempt by himself to lay hands on anyone,”
Jason Smith · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Capt. Jason Smith explained that Hughes did not attempt to physically touch anyone during the incidents.
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