AntiPolice

Colorado Court Upholds Jury Verdict, Rejects Claims of Anti-Police Bias During Civil Trial

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Colorado’s Court of Appeals has ruled that claims surrounding a juror’s anti-police remarks during a civil trial do not warrant a new trial, reaffirming the limitations on what jurors can be questioned about post-deliberations. Typically, jurors are protected from testifying about their internal discussions, although exceptions exist for instances of improper outside influence or severe bias. The appellate panel clarified that the constitutional exception recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court, which addresses extreme biases affecting trial integrity, does not extend to anti-police sentiments. In a decision rendered on May 1, a three-judge panel determined that … Read more

Protesters Win $700K in Civil Rights Case Over Anti-Police Chalk Messages Near Seattle Precinct

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark case that spotlighted issues of civil liberties amid protests, a federal jury has awarded nearly $700,000 to four protesters who alleged their civil rights were violated by Seattle police. The individuals, arrested on New Year’s Day in 2021 for using chalk to create anti-police messages on a barricade near a police precinct, claimed their treatment stemmed from their participation in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The incident occurred against the backdrop of widespread protests that ignited across many cities globally, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death, … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $700,000 to Protestors for Civil Rights Violations Over Anti-Police Graffiti Arrests

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Seattle, WA – A recent verdict by a federal jury has awarded four protesters nearly $700,000 after they were found to have had their civil rights violated following their arrest for anti-police graffiti. The protesters had used chalk to inscribe messages on a concrete barricade outside the East Precinct of the Seattle Police Department on January 1, 2021. The case has drawn attention to issues of free speech and police conduct, raising questions about how such expressions are handled legally and socially. Legal experts say the decision underlines the significance of First Amendment rights, especially … Read more

Noel, Missouri Police Force Grapples with Anti-Police Reforms, Struggles to Maintain Law Enforcement Practices

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NOEL, Missouri – A small town in Missouri is facing challenges as it grapples with ongoing efforts to reform law enforcement practices. The local police force is up against the push from anti-police activists and both federal and state lawmakers who are advocating for changes. Noel Marshal Randy Wilson, who has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, shared his views on the matter. While recognizing the need for improvements, Wilson also raised concerns about how far the reforms should go and whether they are tying the hands of law enforcement officers too much. Wilson, … Read more