Protest

10th Circuit Weighs Denver Officer’s Appeal to Dismiss $14M Jury Ruling from 2020 Protest Incident

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DENVER — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is currently reviewing a request from the City of Denver and its police department to overturn a significant jury verdict amounting to $14 million. This decision stems from protests in 2020 that erupted in response to the killing of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide demonstrations decrying police brutality and racial injustice. The jury’s verdict, delivered last year, held the city and a police officer liable for excessive use of force against protesters. This judgment has raised critical questions about the appropriate use of force … Read more

Critically Acclaimed Filmmaker Returns Awards in Protest Over Controversial Grading Decision by Goa’s Entertainment Society

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Panaji, India — The corridors of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) recently became the stage for a poignant protest by acclaimed filmmaker Miransha Naik. Known for his success with the Konkani film Juze, Naik arrived at the ESG on Thursday bearing his four awards from the Goa State Film Festival, only to express his dissatisfaction with a controversial grading decision. Naik’s Juze was assigned the lowest "C" grade in the evaluation process of the Goa Film Finance Scheme. The filmmaker’s disappointment was palpable as he presented his awards to ESG General Manager Mrinal Walke, … Read more

10th Circuit Weighs Appeal as Denver Seeks to Overturn $14M Verdict from 2020 Protest Incident

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Denver, Colorado, is the focus of renewed legal scrutiny as the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals considers a contentious $14 million jury verdict linked to police actions during protests in 2020. This verdict, handed down in favor of certain protesters, stemmed from claims of excessive force employed by officers amidst widespread demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd. The case highlights the ongoing tension between law enforcement practices and public protests, particularly in a city that witnessed significant unrest during the summer of 2020. Legal representatives for the city and the involved officer argue that … Read more

Los Angeles Man Awarded $3.5 Million After Being Injured by Rubber Bullet During 2020 Protest

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has granted $3.5 million to a man who claimed he sustained injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a protest in the Fairfax District following George Floyd’s killing in 2020. The protest, which took place on May 30, attracted a crowd of thousands advocating against racial injustice. Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline were part of the protest and alleged that they were trying to aid another individual who had been injured by a bean bag projectile when Cellin was struck in the face. Caroline … Read more