Arrest

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

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Licensing Dispute and Wrongful Arrest

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Hartford, Connecticut — In a recent development, three attorneys from McCarter & English — David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall — have taken on representation for Sunrun Installation Services. This move comes as the firm faces a civil rights lawsuit filed on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit was initiated by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of George Edward Steins, a former employee of Sunrun who found himself embroiled in legal trouble following his departure from the company. Steins claims his arrest and subsequent legal challenges, including … Read more

Colorado Resident Scammed Out of $6,000 in Bitcoin by Fake Arrest Threats; Sheriff Intervenes Just in Time

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Keystone, Colo. – Officials in Colorado are alerting the public about an ongoing scam after a recent victim in Keystone was coerced into sending thousands of dollars in Bitcoin under the threat of arrest. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office reported that scammers, posing as law enforcement officers, contacted the victim and demanded payment to avoid supposed legal troubles. Scammers tricked the individual into transferring over $6,000 in Bitcoin and were on the verge of obtaining an additional $4,000 when deputies intervened and prevented the second transaction. During the scam, the victim was also manipulated into … Read more

Mechanic Wins $77,000 Settlement After Unwarranted Arrest by Huntsville Police While Repairing Car

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Huntsville, Alabama — A mechanic, wrongly arrested while repairing a customer’s vehicle in a church parking lot in 2019, has won a federal lawsuit against the Huntsville Police Department. The jury announced on Wednesday that the mechanic, Roland Edger, will receive $77,000 in damages, which includes $75,000 for pain and suffering along with $2,000 awarded for punitive damages. Edger’s arrest occurred after he declined to present identification to two police officers while he was fixing a car. Civil rights attorney Hank Sherrod represented Edger and shared details of the compensation awarded for the distress and … Read more