Sergeants

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Challenges $15 Million Jury Award in Sergeant’s Discrimination Case

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Gainesville, Fla. – A significant legal battle is unfolding in Alachua County as the Sheriff’s Office seeks to overturn a $15 million jury verdict awarded to Sergeant Kevin Davis. The verdict, handed down in early February, is now subject to motions filed this week by the Sheriff’s Office urging the court to either dismiss the jury’s decision, request a new trial, or direct a verdict in their favor. The argument presented by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office hinges on claims that the $15 million award is “grossly disproportionate” and “outrageous,” far exceeding reasonable compensation for … Read more

Jury to Decide on Denver Police Sergeant’s Case Involving Free Speech Arrest at Union Station

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DENVER — A federal court in Denver has ruled that a jury will deliberate whether a police sergeant violated the constitutional rights of a man who made controversial statements using a megaphone outside Denver Union Station in 2019. The case centers around the arrest of Abade Irizarry and his associate, Kyle Shockley, who were accused of trespassing and disturbing the peace during a demonstration concerning the treatment of the homeless and police actions. On June 2, 2019, on Wynkoop Plaza at Denver Union Station, Irizarry and Shockley broadcast their views loudly, making several profane and … Read more

Former Caldwell Police Sergeant’s Trial for Sexual Abuse Pushed to Next Year

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BOISE, Idaho – The trial for former Caldwell Police Department sergeant Ryan Bendawald, who is accused of sexually abusing women, has been rescheduled for next year. Court documents filed in late December reveal that Bendawald’s jury trial, initially set to begin on Monday at the federal courthouse in Boise, has been postponed until January 21, 2025. Bendawald’s defense team argued that they require more time to adequately prepare for the trial. According to federal court records, the defense lawyers cited the extensive volume of documents received in the discovery process as the reason for needing … Read more