City Lawyers Motion to Dismiss Family’s Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting, Claiming Officers Acted Appropriately

Lansing, Michigan – The city is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Romero, who was fatally shot by police officers in December. The city’s attorneys submitted a motion and brief in federal court, arguing that the claims made in the lawsuit are baseless and that the officers are protected by qualified immunity. They further contend that the family has failed to demonstrate a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards against excessive force and unlawful searches and seizures. The incident unfolded on December 1, when police officers responded to … Read more