Jury Rules Against Former School Officer in Huntsville for Breaching Student’s Constitutional Rights
Huntsville, AL — A former Huntsville school resource officer was found in violation of a student’s constitutional rights, a federal jury determined Wednesday. The verdict stems from an incident where the officer used a stun gun on a 15-year-old student during an altercation at a high school. The jury’s decision concluded that the officer, whose name has been withheld, breached the Fourth Amendment rights of the student, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. This judgment highlights a pressing concern over the use of excessive force within educational settings, a topic that has garnered national … Read more