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Former Chicago police officer’s sexual assault suit against ex-Supt. Eddie Johnson dismissed by judge

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CHICAGO (AP) — A sexual assault lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been dismissed by a judge, citing lack of evidence. The officer alleged that Johnson had assaulted her while they attended a conference in 2019. The judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the officer’s claims and found inconsistencies in her testimony. In his decision, the judge stated that the officer failed to establish that the alleged assault occurred, and that her credibility had been undermined by conflicting statements and actions. The lawsuit had … Read more

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Cleared of Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Federal Judge

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Chicago, Illinois – A federal judge has dismissed the sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson. The lawsuit, filed by officer Cynthia Donald, accused Johnson of repeatedly raping her and concealing evidence of the abuse. The allegations stemmed from a drunk driving incident in 2019 that led to Johnson’s retirement. U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo granted motions for summary judgment filed by Johnson and the city, stating that the evidence suggested Donald was a willing participant in the relationship. The lawsuit was brought against Johnson and the city late last year by … Read more

ACLU Sues Roanoke Police Department for Refusing to Certify Immigrant’s Visa

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Roanoke, Virginia – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the Roanoke Police Department, accusing the agency of denying a visa certification for an immigrant who assisted in an investigation of domestic abuse. According to the ACLU, this lawsuit is the first of its kind and a hearing is expected within the next 30 days. The plaintiff, known as Jane Doe in the sealed filing, helped city police investigate her partner’s abuse in 2012. As a result, she was provided with a U visa certification, which is a form … Read more

San Diego’s Shocking Civil Rights Lawsuit: Violent Police Abuse, Withheld Evidence, and a Costly Battle

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San Diego, California – The case of Mickail Myles against the County of San Diego has emerged as one of the most shocking and costly lawsuits in the county’s history. The incident began with a routine traffic stop ten years ago and escalated into allegations of excessive force, racial bias, and a lack of accountability within the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Myles, who is Black, was pulled over, handcuffed, and beaten by a sheriff’s deputy. The same deputy then unleashed his police dog on Myles, despite other deputies testifying that Myles had been cooperating. In … Read more