Protestor

Phoenix, AZ — Officials in Maricopa County have agreed to a $6 million settlement following a lawsuit brought by protesters alleging misconduct and excessive use of force by local law enforcement. The legal claim stems from incidents that occurred during demonstrations in the summer and the conclusion aims to resolve accusations against the county’s handling of the protests. The plaintiffs, a group of demonstrators participating in protests over social and racial justice issues, claimed that they were subjected to indiscriminate use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and unjust arrests by the police. The lawsuit challenged … Read more