Arrest

Justice Denied: Thurston County Woman Sues for Arrest and Lack of Medical Aid While Suffering from Brain Bleed

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In Thurston County, Washington, a woman named Nicole McClure has filed a lawsuit after being arrested for driving under the influence and allegedly not receiving medical aid while experiencing a brain bleed. The incident occurred on March 21, 2022, when McClure was involved in a single-vehicle collision due to a medical emergency. A Washington State Patrol trooper witnessed McClure driving at a slow speed before she collided with the center of a roundabout in Olympia. According to the lawsuit, McClure informed the troopers that she had left work early because she felt dizzy and was … Read more

Seattle Police Regain Authority to Arrest Graffiti Vandals as Court Reverses Controversial Ruling

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Seattle, WA — Seattle police have regained the authority to make arrests related to graffiti, following the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to overturn a previous ruling that prohibited officers from making such arrests. The court’s reversal comes after a lawsuit filed against the city, where four protestors claimed their First Amendment rights were violated when they were arrested for writing chalk messages outside a police station. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced the Ninth Circuit’s decision on Friday, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws against graffiti property destruction. Graffiti has become a significant concern in … Read more

Louisiana Man Awarded $205,000 After Unconstitutional Arrest for Zombie Joke about COVID-19 on Facebook

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FOREST HILL, Louisiana – A recent federal jury decision has awarded Waylon Bailey $205,000 in compensatory and punitive damages after his unconstitutional arrest for a satirical Facebook post about COVID-19. The arrest occurred in March 2020 when a SWAT-style raid took place at Bailey’s home, triggered by his zombie-themed joke. The arrest prompted Bailey to file a lawsuit against the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and Detective Randell Iles, which culminated in the recent jury verdict in his favor. Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the jury recognized his Facebook post as satire … Read more

Peoria Teen Accused of Threatening Judge Following Arrest for Alleged Gunfire Incident

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PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria resident is facing charges after allegedly threatening a judge who ordered him to be held in jail for firing a gun into a house. On Monday, 18-year-old Taiwand Hughes appeared before Peoria County Judge Mark Gilles for a detention hearing, where he was ordered to remain in custody until his trial for aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to authorities, after the hearing, a recorded phone call captured Hughes stating his anticipation to “catch the judge walking out of the courthouse.” This statement led to an additional charge of threatening … Read more