Police

Jury Awards $80 Million to Family of Young Girl Killed in Police Chase-Triggered Crash

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CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has ruled in favor of a grieving family by awarding them nearly $80 million after a tragic car crash that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl during a police chase in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The incident, which occurred on September 2, 2020, resulted in the untimely death of Da’Karia Spicer and left her father, Kevin Spicer, and younger brother, Dhaamir Spicer, with injuries. The city previously denied its involvement in causing the accident but has since accepted full responsibility for it, merely contesting the appropriate compensation amount. … Read more

Jury Awards $10.8 Million to Police Captain Who Claimed Retaliation for Supporting Black Colleague

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Kansas City, MO – A recent court decision awarded $10.8 million to a Kansas City Police Department captain after he claimed retaliation for supporting a Black colleague who allegedly faced racial discrimination within the force. This substantial judgment highlights ongoing issues of race and whistleblower protections in law enforcement agencies. The captain, who has served for several years, argued that his attempts to defend his fellow officer led to a series of punitive measures against him by his superiors. These included unfavorable assignments and scrutiny that differed from his peers, thereby impairing his career progression … Read more

Lawyers Demand $34M for Woman Allegedly Framed by Police, Claiming Grave Judicial Errors

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Las Vegas, NV — Attorneys representing Kirstin Lobato, who once faced charges wrongfully, are now seeking a $34 million compensation from Las Vegas police, alleging that she was framed. This legal battle spotlights significant concerns regarding injustices and errors within the criminal justice system. In 2001, Lobato, then a teenager, was accused of the murder and sexual mutilation of a homeless man in Las Vegas. Her defense argued that she was nearly 170 miles away at the time the crime occurred. Despite her alibi, she was convicted in 2002 and again in 2006 after her … Read more

Oradell Police Sergeant Sues Department for Retaliation and Health Worsening Amid Whistleblowing Fallout

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Oradell, NJ – A seasoned sergeant from the Oradell Police Department has initiated legal proceedings against his superiors, alleging that his whistleblowing on internal misconduct brought about retaliation that has adversely affected his health. Sgt. Richard Liguori, who has dedicated over 20 years to the department, filed his lawsuit on November 25 in the Superior Court of Bergen County. He cites violations of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, claiming that his actions in reporting wrongdoing led to a campaign against him to drive him from his police role. The … Read more