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Articlesby Eric DaigleJanuary 3, 2023

Point of Law: Involuntary Statements During Interrogation

An Eighth Circuit case hinged on whether a suspect could be questioned while under pain meds in the hospital.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2022

Daniel Defense CEO Issues Statement on Uvalde Shooting Lawsuits

"From its inception, Daniel Defense has been committed to promoting responsible firearms ownership and has built its reputation on its unwavering support for the Second Amendment and the law-abiding citizens who protect their homes, connect with their children, and put food on the table with our products," CEO Marty Daniel wrote.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2022

$27 Billion Lawsuit Filed Against Officers, Agencies by Uvalde School Shooting Families

The lawsuit states that surviving children experience nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional changes, anger, separation anxiety and thoughts of suicide.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleDecember 1, 2022

Point of Law: Pepper Spray and Unreasonable Force

Officers using pepper spray have to be able to justify that use of force under Graham v. Connor.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2022

Mother of Girl Killed in Uvalde School Shooting Sues Police, District, and Gun Maker

The suit accuses various law enforcement officers of failing “to follow active shooter protocols.” It argues that their decision to treat the active shooter as a “barricaded subject” inside the two classrooms had violated the victims’ constitutional rights.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 29, 2022

Widow of Slain CA Officer Files Claim Against District Attorney

"For reasons currently unknown and with overwhelming indifference, Justin Flores was allowed to continue his rampage of criminal violence against the unsuspecting people, including two dedicated police officers," says Mark Peacock, Janine Paredes' attorney.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2022

Milwaukee Police Changing Duty Sidearm After Lawsuit Over Unexpected Discharges

"It is a breath of fresh air where we have open lines of communication on important issues such as these," says Milwaukee Police Association President Andrew Wagner. "We just want these firearms replaced with a safe and reliable firearm."

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2022

Chicago Demands Officers Pay Legal Fees for Failed Suit Against City

Nearly 100 current and former SWAT team members filed a federal lawsuit claiming the city was violating federal labor standards and Illinois wage laws by not paying them for time they spent working but were unpaid.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 5, 2022

Woman Seriously Injured in 2016 Chicago Vehicle Pursuit Awarded $4.5 Million

The woman's car was broadsided by the fleeing suspects. She had to be cut from her car, was in a coma for nearly two weeks, underwent 13 surgeries and was hospitalized for two months.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2022

Milwaukee Police Association Sues City Over Safety Concerns with Sig P320

The lawsuit claims the city should have known about four such discharges without a trigger pull on the issued sidearm and “failed to take steps to ensure the safety of the officers, and the general public.”

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