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Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2014

Seattle Responds to Officers' Use-of-Force Policy Lawsuit

But in alerting U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman to the prior finding, the notice gave Pechman an option to keep the case, transfer it to the other judge, U.S. District Judge James Robart, or consult with him on what course to take.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2014

N.Y. Cameraman Settles Suit Against Police Over Arrest for Taping Officer

A freelance videographer has settled a civil rights lawsuit against the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Department, after he was arrested following an order by a police sergeant to stop taping the arrest of a suspect.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 12, 2014

Michigan Family Sues 20 Officers, Says Mother's Murder was Covered Up

Her children believe she was murdered and police in both Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods say there’s no evidence to suggest Romain’s death was anything other than a suicide. Read Full Story Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2014

Video: Michigan Family Sues 20 Officers, Says Mother's Murder was Covered Up

Her children believe she was murdered and police in both Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods say there’s no evidence to suggest Romain’s death was anything other than a suicide.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2014

Judge Rules for San Jose Officers in Civil Rights Case

The ruling Friday by Judge Beth McGowen comes after Air Force veteran Michael Fujikawa sued the city, claiming his only violation during the downtown traffic stop was of an unwritten rule barring "contempt of cop."

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 29, 2014

Wife of Florida Officer Killed Escorting Obama Sues

Jupiter Police Officer Bruce St. Laurent died during a 2012 visit by Obama to Florida.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2014

Baltimore Officers Being Sued by Vegetarians

A group of food activist have filed lawsuits against two Baltimore city police officers for not allowing them to hand out leaflets in 2011 protest action.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2014

Supreme Court Revives Louisiana TASER Lawsuit

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to take a new look at a case involving repeated police use of a Taser stun gun on a handcuffed Louisiana man who later died.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 19, 2014

Family of N.Y. Student Killed in Hostage Incident Sues Officer, Agency

The family of a Hofstra University student who was killed during a hostage incident last May is suing the officer who fired the fatal shot, the department that employed him, and Nassau County, N.Y.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2014

Widow of Colorado Officer Sues Agency, Officer Over Friendly Fire Death

The widow of a Lakewood, Colo., police officer is suing the SWAT officer who shot and killed her husband, the City of Lakewood, the police department, the police chief, and several officers.

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