Arrest

Legal Team Mobilized as Former Sunrun Employee Challenges Wrongful Arrest Charges in Civil Rights Lawsuit

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Hartford, CT – A new lawsuit has emerged involving Sunrun Installation Services, putting the spotlight on the complexities surrounding employment termination and licensing issues in the home improvement industry. The legal challenge, initiated on behalf of former employee George Edward Steins, accuses the company of failing to notify the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection promptly about the cessation of Steins’ association with Sunrun, which allegedly led to wrongful charges against him. Attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English have stepped forward to represent Sunrun Installation Services in … Read more

ATF Agent Awarded $1.6 Million After Wrongful Arrest by Columbus Police in 2020

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Columbus, Ohio – An agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been awarded $1.6 million by a federal court after claiming he was wrongfully arrested by the Columbus police during a 2020 operation. The jury delivered the verdict following a weeklong trial that spotlighted law enforcement practices and inter-agency coordination. The $1.6 million federal jury award rekindles scrutiny of arrest protocols and police conduct during collaborative operations. The ATF agent, James Burk, testified that he was carrying out official duties when he was detained by Columbus officers who misinterpreted his intentions, … Read more

Dramatic High-Speed Chase Ends in Tempe with Arrest of Alleged Police Impersonator

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TEMPE, Ariz. — A high-speed pursuit that began in Phoenix traversed through multiple highways before concluding in a Tempe neighborhood on November 9, resulted in the apprehension of a female driver who was allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer. The chase, which saw speeds exceeding 100 mph, started when the driver, operating a red Jeep equipped with red and blue flashing lights, failed to comply with a state trooper’s attempts to pull the vehicle over on Interstate 10. The chase continued onto Loop 202 and eventually ended when the Jeep was immobilized using a … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Ex-Deputy Blinded Man During Arrest, Excessive Force Alleged in Disturbing Casino Encounter

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Denver, CO – A lawsuit has been filed against a former Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy accused of assaulting a local man, Christopher Bustos, resulting in the loss of vision in one eye during a confrontation last year. The incident, which occurred on March 19, 2023, has sparked concerns regarding the use of excessive force and adherence to law enforcement protocols. According to court documents, Filip Perry, the implicated former deputy, approached a vehicle reported as stolen, positioned in the Ameristar Casino parking lot in Blackhawk. Bustos, along with an unidentified passenger, was in the car … Read more