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Palm Beach Man Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Force By Sheriff’s Deputies After Violent Arrest Captured on Video

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Lake Worth Beach, Fla. — A Lake Worth Beach man, Christopher Connelly, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, alleging excessive force by deputies during a February incident that led to his hospitalization and later dropped charges. The encounter, partially captured on deputies’ body cameras and a neighbor’s cellphone, has sparked controversy and raised questions about law enforcement conduct. The lawsuit centers on an altercation that occurred just after midnight on Feb. 13, when Connelly visited his ex-girlfriend’s residence to retrieve personal items. Authorities were called to the … Read more

Federal Judge Greenlights Class Action Against American Express Over Alleged Excessive Merchant Fees

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal court in Rhode Island has allowed a group of small business owners to proceed with a class action lawsuit against American Express. The merchants accuse the financial services corporation of imposing excessive transaction fees and allege that these practices violate U.S. antitrust laws aimed at ensuring fair competition. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, comes as a significant setback for American Express, which had sought to have the claims addressed individually rather than collectively. The decision underscores a critical moment for the plaintiffs, comprising ten small businesses, … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Ex-Deputy Blinded Man During Arrest, Excessive Force Alleged in Disturbing Casino Encounter

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Denver, CO – A lawsuit has been filed against a former Gilpin County sheriff’s deputy accused of assaulting a local man, Christopher Bustos, resulting in the loss of vision in one eye during a confrontation last year. The incident, which occurred on March 19, 2023, has sparked concerns regarding the use of excessive force and adherence to law enforcement protocols. According to court documents, Filip Perry, the implicated former deputy, approached a vehicle reported as stolen, positioned in the Ameristar Casino parking lot in Blackhawk. Bustos, along with an unidentified passenger, was in the car … Read more

Former Detective Convicted for Excessive Force in Breonna Taylor Case, Could Face Life Sentence

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Louisville, Kentucky — A former Kentucky police detective was found guilty by a federal jury of using excessive force during a 2020 drug raid that tragically ended in the death of Breonna Taylor. This verdict marks the first conviction of a Louisville police officer connected to the fatal incident. The case, which has been closely watched, concluded late Friday night as the jury delivered their decision after initially absolving Brett Hankison of similar charges pertaining to Taylor’s neighbors. During the emotional proceedings, several jurors were visibly moved to tears. Hankison, who was a detective at … Read more