ExOfficer

Jury Hits Ex-Officer with $98 Million Verdict for Fatal Shooting of Botham Jean in His Own Home

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DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas jury has imposed a $98 million judgment against former police officer Amber Guyger, concluding that she used excessive force in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean inside his own apartment. This civil decision comes on the heels of her earlier conviction for murder in this highly publicized case that has stirred discussions on police conduct and racial justice. The substantial financial award includes $60 million in punitive damages, reflecting the jury’s finding that Guyger acted with “malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference” to Jean’s rights, according to court documents. … Read more

Next Steps in the Court Case Against Ex-Officer Linked to the Tragic Shooting of Andre Hill

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Columbus, Ohio – The community and nationwide observers are closely watching as the trial proceedings continue for Adam Coy, the former Columbus police officer involved in the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, an unarmed Black man, during an incident in December 2020. Coy, who was responding to a non-emergency nuisance call, fired at Hill mere seconds after encountering him in a garage. The incident, captured on Coy’s body camera, provoked public outrage as it showed Hill holding a cellphone and not the weapon Coy claimed he feared. This footage is crucial, as it significantly contradicts … Read more

Jury Grants $2 Million to Victim in Sexual Assault Case against Ex-Officer

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $2 million in damages to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former Kansas City police officer, further spotlighting issues of misconduct within law enforcement ranks. The ruling came after a distressing revelation that the officer utilized his position to coerce and assault the woman during an incident that has left enduring scars. The court found that the actions of the ex-officer, who has since been removed from the police force, not only breached the trust placed in law enforcement but also inflicted profound emotional … Read more

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Ex-Officer Accused of Wrongfully Arresting 911 Caller in Palm Beach Gardens

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West Palm Beach, FL — A federal judge has decided not to dismiss the lawsuit against Bethany Guerriero, a dismissed Palm Beach Gardens police officer who is accused of wrongfully arresting and pointing her gun at an unarmed man she mistakenly believed was a threat. This incident stems from a May 9 confrontation captured in a widely circulated video, leading to severe criticism of the officer’s actions. Ryan Gould, the plaintiff, filed the lawsuit against Guerriero in January, claiming false imprisonment and excessive use of force. Guerriero, denying any infringement of Gould’s constitutional rights, had … Read more