Police

City of Benton and Former Police Chief Fight Against $32 Million Verdict in Fatal Shooting Case

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Benton City, Arkansas – The City of Benton and its legal representatives have requested that the US District Court overturn the jury’s verdicts against former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane and the city. This comes after a jury awarded $32 million to the parents of a teenager killed by a Benton police officer in 2016, following a weeklong trial in Little Rock. The jury held the city of Benton liable for $30 million, with $15 million attributed to the failure to train its officers and another $15 million for the failure to investigate the fatal … Read more

No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more

19-Year-Old Lawsuit Plaintiff Faces Felony Charges Following Violent Altercation with Normal Police

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NORMAL, Ill. – A 19-year-old woman who filed a lawsuit against the Normal Police Department for an alleged violent encounter with officers last year is now facing felony charges herself. The woman, Taylor Brown, came forward with her federal lawsuit last March, accusing the department of violating her rights during their investigation of a fire at her apartment in February of the previous year. In a recent development, a McLean County Grand Jury indicted Brown on two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer. The charges stem from an incident in which Brown is … Read more

Philadelphia Lawyer Accused of Unethical Tactics in Fatal Police Shooting Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia lawyer is facing accusations of attempting to file an unauthorized civil lawsuit and exploiting a potential settlement in a case involving a 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police. The lawyer, J. Conor Corcoran, is also alleged to have sought a declaration of mental incompetence for the boy’s father to maintain control of the case. The allegations were brought forth by the state’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the misconduct claims against Corcoran were detailed in a petition filed in December. The incident was initially … Read more