$58 Million Verdict: Former Officer Wins Battle Against Alleged Misconduct by Michigan State Police
DETROIT — A former officer with the Detroit Police Department received a staggering award of over $58 million on Tuesday from a federal jury, following a civil trial that centered around violations of his constitutional rights by a Michigan State Police lieutenant during a flawed criminal investigation. The case traces back to 2019, when allegations surfaced regarding the sexual assault of a minor. These accusations were intensified by an assistant attorney general who later faced his own legal troubles, including charges of misconduct and subsequent disbarment. The jury verdict brought a sense of closure for … Read more