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3 Deputies Arrested in Connection With Death of Santa Clara County Inmate

Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies Matthew Farris, Jereh Lubrin and Rafael Rodriguez were arrested Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in connection with the beating death of Michael James Tyree, 31, while he was in protective custody. (Credit: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office)

Three Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies were arrested Thursday morning in connection with the death last week of an inmate, authorities said.

Santa Clara County sheriff’s officials have not released details about the officers who were arrested but said they would be holding a news conference later Thursday.