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Martin Flores described a disturbing incident involving alleged police misconduct in Coffee City, Texas, around mid-2023. He was being transported by police due to an outstanding warrant and, upon arriving at the police station, asked to use the restroom. As Martin is diabetic and amputated in one leg, he required assistance. The officer reportedly attempted to carry him into the station but, after Martin involuntarily passed gas while being lifted, the officer violently threw him down, resulting in serious neck and back injuries. Martin states he was taken to the hospital and later required surgery to his neck to avoid paralysis. Following surgery, Martin stayed in a nursing home for rehabilitation and has since struggled to access consistent care. He is legally blind, cannot read or write, and has no reliable access to transportation, which led a previous attorney to drop his case due to missed appointments. Since then, he has moved to Tyler, Texas, to gain access to public transit and proper medical care. He reports that a specialist confirmed he needed surgery to remove part of a damaged vertebra to prevent spinal cord damage. Martin possesses partial video evidence of the incident and believes bodycam footage may exist showing the event and what followed. However, he reports the police department may have cut or failed to record key portions. He has not received any compensation for the incident and continues to live alone in difficult conditions. His case represents a potential claim for excessive force and civil rights violations, with long-term physical and emotional impact compounded by lack of institutional support.