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Former Antioch Officer Convicted of Conspiracy Against Civil Rights Amid Police Misconduct Scandal

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal jury has found former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger guilty of conspiracy against rights, a verdict delivered on September 18, 2025, after a week-long trial. This conviction is part of a significant federal and state investigation into widespread police misconduct in the East Bay, further undermining public trust in law enforcement. Wenger, 33, had served on the Antioch Police Department, where prosecutors argued that he colluded with fellow officers to inflict unreasonable force on local residents. Testimony and evidence revealed that Wenger and others discussed using excessive measures, including police … Read more

Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged in Disgraced Prosecutor’s Scandal

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A jury in Detroit awarded nearly $60 million to a man who alleged that a former Michigan prosecutor and a state police officer violated his civil rights while pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. Sean MacMaster’s case was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general, but the trial revealed troubling misconduct by those in power. The verdict included $33 million for lost wages, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation, along with $25 million in punitive damages for actions deemed malicious and reckless. MacMaster’s attorney, Josh Blanchard, expressed relief, stating that the jury recognized the pain … Read more