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Protesters Win $700K in Civil Rights Case Over Anti-Police Chalk Messages Near Seattle Precinct

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark case that spotlighted issues of civil liberties amid protests, a federal jury has awarded nearly $700,000 to four protesters who alleged their civil rights were violated by Seattle police. The individuals, arrested on New Year’s Day in 2021 for using chalk to create anti-police messages on a barricade near a police precinct, claimed their treatment stemmed from their participation in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The incident occurred against the backdrop of widespread protests that ignited across many cities globally, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death, … Read more

Former Employees File Lawsuit Against Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Alleging Hostile Work Environment and Gender-Based Favoritism

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SUGAR LAND, Texas – Former employees of Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith, Sr., are accusing him of creating a hostile work environment that put officers at risk. The lawsuit, filed in November, alleges inappropriate contact and gender-based favoritism by Smith, and claims that Fort Bend County officials did not protect the complainants. According to the lawsuit, Smith, who denies the allegations, favored female employees who welcomed his advances and retaliated against those who did not and complained. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Smith promoted unqualified individuals to positions of authority, which jeopardized the … Read more