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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 at an Impasse: Matt Wright’s Trial on Justice Tampering Charges Faces Uncertainty Following Crocodile Wrangler’s Alleged Helicopter Crash Cover-Up

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DARWIN, Australia — The jury in the criminal trial of celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright is currently at an impasse regarding one of the three charges leveled against him, which involves allegations of attempting to obstruct justice. Wright has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The charges stem from the aftermath of a helicopter crash that occurred during a crocodile egg-collecting expedition in West Arnhem Land on February 28, 2022. The tragic incident resulted in the death of Wright’s close friend and Netflix co-star, Chris “Willow” Wilson, and left pilot Sebastian Robinson with life-altering injuries, … 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