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Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Sheriff’s Deputy in 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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Los Angeles, California — A jury recently awarded $2.2 million to a man injured during a 2020 protest against police brutality. Cellin Gluck, who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, had claimed he and his daughter experienced excessive force while participating in a peaceful demonstration. In its verdict, the jury found LA County liable for Gluck’s injuries and initially determined he was entitled to $3.5 million in damages. Additionally, his daughter received $300,000 for emotional distress inflicted during the incident. However, county attorneys stated that … Read more

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot by LA Sheriff’s Deputy, Sparking Greater Debate on Police Response in Civil Unrest

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LOS ANGELES – A jury recently awarded a total of $2.2 million to a protester shot in the face with a less-lethal round during a demonstration against police brutality in May 2020. The shooter was identified as a deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Cellin Gluck, the injured protester, sustained severe facial injuries that resulted in permanent damages, leading the jury to conclude that he deserved $3.5 million in total damages. Gluck’s daughter, who was also present at the protest, received an additional $300,000 for emotional distress arising from the incident. Despite the … Read more

Jury Grants $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile During Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2 million to a protester who was injured during a police brutality demonstration in 2020. The plaintiff, who suffered significant facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, received $2.2 million in damages. The ruling was handed down after a civil trial that put a spotlight on the use of nonlethal weapons during protests. According to court documents, the incident occurred during a large-scale demonstration amidst heightened tensions over policing practices. The plaintiff, participating peacefully in the protest, was injured by what … Read more

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Sheriff’s Deputy During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded $2.2 million to a protester who suffered facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a police brutality demonstration in May 2020. The incident occurred amid widespread protests across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In its verdict, which was delivered last week, the jury held Los Angeles County accountable for the injuries endured by Cellin Gluck. They initially assessed his damages at $3.5 million and included an additional $300,000 for emotional distress awarded to his daughter who was present … Read more