Protester

Court Reinstates $1 Million Award for Oregon Protester Injured by Non-Lethal Projectile

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Salem, Oregon – In a significant appellate court ruling, a $1 million jury verdict was reinstated for a protester who was severely injured after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by law enforcement during a demonstration in Salem. The incident, which has ignited a broader conversation on police methods during protests, dates back to an event marked by high tensions and widespread calls for police reform. The protester, identified as 27-year-old James Stewart, was participating in a protest advocating for racial justice and police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death. … Read more

Jury Decides on $6 Million Compensation for Family of Black Lives Matter Protester Fatally Struck on Seattle Freeway

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Seattle, WA – In a noteworthy legal decision, a jury awarded $6 million to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who was killed when struck by a car on a Seattle freeway during a demonstration. The tragic incident, which underscored the volatile intersection of civil protest and public safety, has sparked a conversation about the responsibilities of drivers and the rights of demonstrators in increasingly common urban protests. The demonstration was part of the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, aimed at drawing attention to systemic racism and police brutality. The … Read more

Jury Clears Washington State Patrol in Protester Death Case, Finds Driver Solely Negligent

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Seattle, WA – In a recent verdict, a jury has absolved the Washington State Patrol (WSP) of any responsibility in the death of Summer Taylor, a protester who was fatally struck during a demonstration on Interstate 5 back in 2020. The lawsuit brought forth by Taylor’s family sought $24 million in damages, attributing negligence to the troopers for not ensuring the safety of the Black Lives Matter protesters that Taylor was part of. The tragic incident occurred when Dawit Kelete, driving home early on July 4, entered the freeway where the protest was taking place … Read more

Family of Slain Black Lives Matter Protester Granted $6 Million in Landmark Case

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Seattle, WA – A recent court ruling in Seattle concluded with a $6 million award to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who tragically lost her life when hit by a car while demonstrating on a Seattle freeway. This legal decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing national dialogue about safety, responsibility, and the rights of protesters. The incident, which captured nationwide attention, occurred during the heightened activism following George Floyd’s death. The protester, whose identity has been withheld at the family’s request, was among a group advocating against racial injustice and … Read more