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Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $3.76 Million to Montbello Woman in Wrongful Home Search Case

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DENVER, COLORADO – A jury in Colorado has awarded Ruby Johnson, a 78-year-old woman from Montbello, $3.76 million in damages after finding that the Denver Police Department violated the state’s constitution during a search of her home in 2022. The case stems from an investigation into a stolen truck that included an iPhone, which led Detective Gary Staab and Sergeant Gregory Buschy to obtain a search warrant for Johnson’s home based on the claim that the phone’s “Find My iPhone” app had pinpointed her location. However, Johnson’s lawyers argued that the app only provided an … Read more

Bentleyville Woman Settles $250,000 Lawsuit with State Police Over Roadside Strip Search

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BENTLEYVILLE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police will pay $250,000 to a woman from Bentleyville who alleged that a trooper subjected her to a strip search during a traffic stop in 2021. The settlement was disclosed in a federal lawsuit agreement earlier this year. Holly Elish, the plaintiff, filed the lawsuit against State Trooper Brian Rousseau, accusing him of unlawfully pulling her over and conducting a strip search on May 27, 2021, near Washington. The lawsuit also implicated North Strabane police Sgt. Abigail France, who allegedly performed the search at Rousseau’s request. According to the … Read more

SWAT Team’s Thorough Search Leads to Jury Award for Exceptional Performance

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Winchester, Tennessee – A SWAT search has led to the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs, resulting in a commendable achievement for law enforcement. The daring operation took place in a residential area, highlighting the urgent need to combat drug trafficking and ensure the safety of the community. Local authorities in Winchester executed the search warrant in an unidentified neighborhood, successfully discovering and confiscating illegal narcotics worth an estimated street value of over a hundred thousand dollars. The operation showcases the relentless efforts of law enforcement to crack down on drug-related crimes. The … Read more

Incredible Valor Recognized: SWAT Team Earns Prestigious Jury Award for Heroic Search Efforts

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A jury has awarded a hefty sum in a search warrant case involving a SWAT team in Albuquerque. The incident, which unfolded last year, resulted in a man being seriously injured during the execution of the warrant. The individual, whose name has been withheld from the public, claims that the SWAT team used excessive force when searching his property. The incident prompted a lawsuit and ultimately led to the recent jury decision. The jury awarded the plaintiff a total of $5.76 million in damages. This includes $2.5 million in punitive damages … Read more