Episode notes
On November 19, Life After the Impact had a critical conversation with Pastor Carl Soto, a dedicated activist and community leader, following the recent brutalization he suffered at the hands of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Pastor Soto, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Restoration Inc., was unjustly targeted by Deputy Alex Almaguer, who falsely charged him with resisting arrest after a violent encounter.
On August 29, 2024, while en route to pick up his children, Pastor Soto was followed for three miles before being pulled over. Despite informing the deputy about his recent back surgery and need for a medically prescribed walker, Soto was met with aggression. Deputy Almaguer escalated the situation, pulling Soto from his vehicle and brutally assaulting him, exacerbating his existing injuries and causing new ones.
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