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Justice Served: Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged by Disgraced Michigan Prosecutor

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DETROIT — In a significant ruling, a jury awarded nearly $60 million to Sean MacMaster, who claimed that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer violated his rights in an alleged sexual abuse case that was ultimately dismissed. The jury found that Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional disregard for the truth” as they pursued charges against MacMaster. The jury’s award included $33 million to address lost wages, emotional distress, and damage to MacMaster’s reputation, along with an additional $25 million in punitive damages due to the “malicious” nature … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $60M to Man Wrongfully Accused by Disgraced Prosecutor in Shocking Misconduct Case

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DETROIT — A jury awarded nearly $60 million to a man who alleged that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer infringed on his civil rights during a misconduct case that was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general. The verdict underscores the rarity of successful lawsuits against prosecutors due to their significant legal immunities. The jury found that Brian Kolodziej, a former assistant attorney general, and state police Lieutenant David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate, or reckless disregard for the truth” while pursuing sexual abuse charges against Sean MacMaster. The jury’s decision included … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged by Disgraced Prosecutor in Michigan Case

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DETROIT, Mich. — A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to Sean MacMaster, who claimed that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer infringed on his rights by pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general. Prosecutors typically enjoy broad immunity, making it uncommon for them to face lawsuits over their official actions. However, the jury found that Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate or reckless disregard for the truth” in the case against MacMaster. The jury awarded MacMaster $33 million … Read more

Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Accused by Former Prosecutor and Police Officer in High-Profile Case

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DETROIT — A jury has awarded approximately $60 million to a man who accused a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his civil rights by filing sexual abuse charges that were later dismissed by the state’s attorney general. The case highlights the rarity of successful lawsuits against prosecutors due to legal protections often granted to them. However, jurors found that Brian Kolodziej, a former assistant attorney general, and state police Lieutenant David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate, or reckless disregard for the truth” in their pursuit of charges against Sean MacMaster. The … Read more