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Point of Law: Page 8
Point of Law
Federal Court Rules Officer Injured in Protest can Sue Activist
The July 2016 protest took place outside the Baton Rouge Police Department in the aftermath of the killing of Alton Sterling. The plaintiff officer was injured during the demonstration when he was struck by a rock or a similar object.
Point of Law
Federal Court Rules Philly Officers Fired Over Social Media Posts can Sue Department Under First Amendment
The suit stemmed from a scandal that erupted in 2019, when a website dubbed the Plain View Project published a database of offensive social media posts made by police officers in several cities, including Philadelphia.
Point of Law
Slain Officer’s Family Sues Parents of Accused Killer
"The killer is charged with murder, but filing this lawsuit also brings other culpable individuals or people that we believe have involvement in the killing of Christopher," Fitzgerald family attorney, Joseph Marrone, explained.
Top Story
Family of Slain CA Officer Sues DA for Wrongful Death
Gascón’s “ill-advised policies” and a probation officer’s inaction played a major role in the deaths of Santana and played a major role in the deaths of Santana and Paredes, David Ring, an attorney for Santana’s family, said Thursday.
Point of Law
Point of Law: "Kettling" and Keeping the Peace
A recent Eight Circuit case is instructive for law enforcement agencies planning response to protests and demonstrations.
Top Story
NY Troopers Accused of Roughing Up Pregnant Woman Causing Miscarriage, Video Shows Evidence to Contrary
Quashaia Oranchak, who was six and a half months pregnant, accused the agency of “bodyslamming her on the hood” of the cruiser during a March 20 traffic stop arrest in Binghamton — just hours before she rushed into an emergency C-section and delivered a d
Point of Law
Appeals Court Denies Immunity to Charlotte Officer Sued Over Fatal Shooting
In a unanimous reversal Tuesday, three judges from the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision last year that granted immunity to Wende Kerl, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer who fatally shot Franklin.
Weapons
Opinion: It’s Time for Congress to Clarify LEOSA
The Law Enforcement Officer Safety Reform Act (H.R. 354 ) would clarify the qualification requirements so that LEOSA-qualified officers aren’t forced, as they are in some states, to complete SWAT-level qualifications to carry in retirement.
Featured
LA Police League Sues Anti-Cop Website Owner Over Alleged “Bounty”
The recent release of more than 9,300 LAPD officers’ information has caused a furor within the department after it was requested by police abolitionist group called Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. It also mistakenly included the names of undercover officers.
Patrol
DOJ: Louisville Police Practices Unconstitutional
The report says some of the LMPD’s unconstitutional practices included unjustified neck restraints, unreasonable uses of dogs and tasers, unlawful searches without knocking or announcing or searches with invalid warrants, unlawful practices during traffic
Point of Law
Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police
“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”
Point of Law
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash Scene
The settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.
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