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

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

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

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

Judge Drops Most Charges Against Golden Gate Bridge Protesters in Pro-Palestinian Demonstration

San Francisco – A recent court ruling has led to most charges being dropped against activists who had previously obstructed traffic on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict in April. The protestors, identified collectively as GG26, faced a significant reduction in legal pressure following the dismissal of 32 out of the 44 charges pressed against them, predominantly for false imprisonment. The group’s demonstration was part of a larger movement expressing dissent against the violence in the Middle East. Despite the serious nature of the accusations, federal conspiracy charges are … Read more