Police

Louisiana Lawmakers Propose Bill to Establish 25-Foot Rule Governing Interactions with Police Officers

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LAKE CHARLES, La. – State lawmakers in Louisiana are proposing a new law that would impose a minimum distance of 25 feet between individuals and police officers. The legislation, known as House Bill 173, aims to make it a crime for anyone to approach a law enforcement officer closer than the prescribed distance after being ordered to stop. Offenders could face fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both. This bill is not a new initiative, as it was previously considered by the legislature in 2023 but was ultimately vetoed by … Read more

Former CT Police Officers Denied Bid to Have Criminal Charges Erased After Man Paralyzed in Police Van

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New Haven, Conn. – Former Connecticut police officers who were arrested for their alleged mistreatment of a man who was left paralyzed in the back of a police van in 2022 were denied the opportunity to have their criminal charges erased. The four former officers, Oscar Diaz, Betsy Segui, Ronald Pressley, and Luis Rivera, sought to enter a program that could have allowed them to avoid trial. In New Haven Superior Court, a judge rejected their applications for accelerated rehabilitation, citing the seriousness of the victim’s injuries. Richard “Randy” Cox, the man who was paralyzed, … Read more

Federal Jury Awards Over $1.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Detroit Police

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – The family of a Black Detroit man who was fatally shot by police officers in October 2018 has been awarded over $1.5 million in damages as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit. Lamont Johnson, 44, was killed during an encounter with Detroit police officers Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez. Alleging the use of excessive force, Johnson’s family filed the lawsuit against the city of Detroit and the two officers in October 2020. The breakdown of the $1.5 million in damages includes $4,800 for funeral expenses, $100,000 for conscious pain and suffering, … Read more

Former Police Officer Wins $525,000 Settlement in Groundbreaking Free Speech Lawsuit Triggered by Social Media Posts

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Sparks, Nevada – The city of Sparks has agreed to pay a former police officer $525,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging violation of free speech rights regarding social media posts. The settlement comes after months of litigation and represents an effort by the city to avoid further legal costs and potential damage to its reputation. The controversy began when the ex-police officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, claimed that the city unlawfully terminated his employment due to his personal social media activity. The posts in question touched on various social and political issues and expressed opinions … Read more