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Swift Justice: Jury Exonerates Former Caldwell Police Sergeant of Sexual Abuse Charges

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Caldwell, Idaho — A jury has acquitted former Caldwell police sergeant Ryan Bendawald of all charges, including those relating to accusations of sexual abuse tied to his position within the police department. The verdict was reached in under four hours after deliberation. Bendawald faced multiple allegations, including claims that he used his authority to engage in inappropriate conduct. Throughout the trial, his defense maintained that there was insufficient evidence to support the accusations made against him. The jury ultimately sided with the defense, concluding that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof. The … Read more

North Myrtle Beach Police Sergeant Faces Lawsuit After Alleged DUI Crash in Surfside Beach

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SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. – A lawsuit was initiated this Tuesday against a North Myrtle Beach police sergeant following a DUI-related vehicular incident that alarmed locals earlier this month. Sgt. Chris King and Brittany Rumola, who were alleged to be in the vehicle at the time, have become the focus of a legal battle stemming from the collision that occurred on September 7, 2023. The incident took place on Surfpine Drive and escalated when an attempted left-hand turn onto Highway 17 went catastrophically wrong. According to the lawsuit, King is accused of making the decision to … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million in Discrimination Suit to Alachua County Sergeant Denied Promotion Amidst Claims of Racial Bias and Retaliation

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Gainesville, FL — A Florida jury awarded $15 million to Alachua County Sergeant Kevin Davis on Friday following his victory in a lawsuit against the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for race-based discrimination and retaliation. The verdict included compensations for emotional distress and lost wages after the jury found that Davis was denied promotions due to his race and subsequently faced retaliation for voicing his grievances. The significant financial award is designed to address the mental suffering Davis experienced, exceeding the $3 million to $8 million his attorneys initially sought. The jury, comprising six white members, … Read more

Former New Haven Sergeant Files Lawsuit Claiming Discrimination, Demands Reinstatement and Back Pay

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New Haven, Connecticut – A former sergeant of the New Haven police force, who claims his dismissal was unjust and tainted by discrimination, is currently fighting to reclaim his job and secure back pay through a lawsuit. The sergeant, whose tenure with the department extended over a decade, alleges that racial biases were central to the decision that prematurely ended his career in law enforcement. The conflict arose following an incident that triggered internal scrutiny. Although specific details of the incident remain under wraps due to legal constraints, it resulted in significant administrative actions, among … Read more