excessive force

Supreme Court Says Context of Police Shooting Determines Whether It’s Justified
2025-05-15 20:01:23
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Tom Ramstack
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appears to have made it easier for police officers to be sued for excessive use of force with a ruling Thursday that requires courts to consider the "totality of circumstances." The ruling resulted from the... Read More

$14M Jury Award for Protesters Could Resonate Around US
2022-04-01 15:01:15
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$14M Jury Award for Protesters Could Resonate Around US
DENVER (AP) — A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and a bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis could resonate nationwide as courts weigh... Read More
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