Brutality

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot in the Face by LAPD During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2.2 million to a protester injured during a demonstration against police brutality in 2020, after he was struck in the face by a less-lethal projectile fired by a sheriff’s deputy. The jury’s ruling came last week, determining that Los Angeles County was responsible for the injuries sustained by Cellin Gluck, a filmmaker known for works such as “Oba: The Last Samurai.” Gluck’s damages were estimated at $3.5 million, while an additional $300,000 was granted to his daughter for the emotional distress she experienced during the incident. However, … Read more

LA Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot in Face During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has granted a damaged protester $2.2 million following a 2020 incident where he was struck in the face by a less-lethal munition fired by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy during a demonstration against police brutality. The jury’s verdict, announced last week, held Los Angeles County responsible for the injuries suffered by Cellin Gluck, determining his damages to be $3.5 million. In addition, his daughter, who was present that day, was awarded $300,000 for emotional distress. However, since the jury found Gluck partially at fault for the incident, the total … Read more

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Sheriff’s Deputy in 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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Los Angeles, California — A jury recently awarded $2.2 million to a man injured during a 2020 protest against police brutality. Cellin Gluck, who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, had claimed he and his daughter experienced excessive force while participating in a peaceful demonstration. In its verdict, the jury found LA County liable for Gluck’s injuries and initially determined he was entitled to $3.5 million in damages. Additionally, his daughter received $300,000 for emotional distress inflicted during the incident. However, county attorneys stated that … Read more

Jury Grants $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile During Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2 million to a protester who was injured during a police brutality demonstration in 2020. The plaintiff, who suffered significant facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, received $2.2 million in damages. The ruling was handed down after a civil trial that put a spotlight on the use of nonlethal weapons during protests. According to court documents, the incident occurred during a large-scale demonstration amidst heightened tensions over policing practices. The plaintiff, participating peacefully in the protest, was injured by what … Read more