Civil

From Trump’s Critic to Judge: Allison Greenfield Triumphs in Uncontested NYC Civil Court Election

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New York, NY – Allison Greenfield, a law clerk involved in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, has clinched a judgeship in New York City’s civil court, stepping into her new role unopposed after a unanimous endorsement from a local Democratic committee in February. At 38, Greenfield was among six candidates vying for an equal number of seats on the court, which adjudicates small claims and other lesser legal disputes. Her campaign succeeded without a primary contest, culminating in her election on Tuesday. Greenfield’s ascent to the bench comes after her tenure as the … Read more

Former Louisville Officer Convicted for Violating Breonna Taylor’s Civil Rights in Landmark Federal Case

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Louisville, KY – In a landmark decision, former Louisville Metro Police Sergeant Brett Hankison was found guilty Friday of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, which led to her death during a botched raid in March 2020. This verdict marks the first conviction against any of the officers involved in the case, following a tense federal trial that stretched over two weeks. The decision came after three days of deliberations at the U.S. District Court for Western Kentucky. Earlier in the day, as jurors struggled to reach a consensus, the presiding judge instructed them … Read more

Breonna Taylor Case: Ex-Detective Brett Hankison Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violations in Federal Retrial

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a significant ruling, former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid in 2020. The verdict came after a complex federal retrial, where the same jury earlier acquitted Hankison for similar charges concerning Taylor’s neighbors. Initially, on Friday afternoon, the jury was at an impasse, struggling to reach a unanimous decision. In response, the presiding judge issued an Allen charge, a directive that encouraged the jurors to continue their deliberations, emphasizing the necessity of reaching a verdict. … Read more

Casper Police Face New Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Civil Rights After Forceful Home Entry and Arrest

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Casper, WY — Weeks after a judgment against a Casper police officer for violating a woman’s rights in 2020, another lawsuit has surfaced, claiming that two officers from the same department breached the civil rights of a local man during an incident in 2022. According to the federal lawsuit, the altercation, which occurred in the early hours of March 5, 2022, was captured on body camera footage and involved officers Jon Ramsay and Craig Burns. The complaint alleges that after receiving calls about Brenton Eckerson’s disruptive behavior, which included damaging a neighbor’s property, Officers Ramsay … Read more