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Sheriff Appeals for Significant Cut in $15 Million Legal Settlement, Requests Directed Verdict

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Gainesville, FL — In a bold legal move, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is making a push for a significant reduction in a $15 million jury award given to a plaintiff in a case involving one of its deputies. The office is also seeking a directed verdict, which could potentially overturn the previous jury decision if granted by the court. The case in question revolves around former deputy Zachery McVicker, who was found to have used excessive force in a 2018 incident. The lawsuit ended in a substantial $15 million settlement awarded to the victim, … Read more

Ex-Political Leader Allegedly Directed Police Chief in Notorious Club 35 Investigation, Legal Claim Suggests

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Sayreville, NJ — A lawsuit has emerged as a focal point in New Jersey, alleging that a former political influencer in Sayreville exerted undue influence on police investigations, specifically pointing to interference in a probe involving Club 35, a local adult entertainment venue. This case underlines ongoing concerns about the intertwining of politics and law enforcement in the region. The lawsuit, filed by a former detective of the Sayreville Police Department, charges that the ex-political figure wielded his power to direct police actions, which included dictating specific investigative outcomes. The allegations suggest a disturbing breach … Read more