Sheriffs

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seeks to Overturn $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict as Judge Upholds Key Awards

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to overturn a substantial jury verdict in a racial discrimination suit involving former Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. The verdict, which amounts to $15 million, followed claims by Sgt. Kevin Davis that he was denied promotions due to his race. In a motion presented to Judge Gloria Walker, who oversaw the trial, attorneys for the sheriff’s office and Watson requested either a revision of the financial compensation or the scheduling of a new trial altogether. The motion to initiate a new trial was ultimately denied by … Read more

Judge Upholds $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict Against Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Denies Appeals for Retrial and Reduced Damages

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A local judge has refused to grant the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office a new trial or to reduce a $15 million jury award in a racial discrimination case that concluded in February. The decision came after a court hearing on Tuesday, during which Sheriff Chad Scott and his legal team argued the jury’s findings were not supported by credible evidence. Wes Gay, the attorney representing the sheriff’s office, claimed that no reasonable jury would have sided with the allegations of retaliation or discrimination, contending that the jury’s decision was influenced by emotional … Read more

Backstreet Boys’ Attorney Unpacks Legal Battle with Walton County Sheriff’s Office

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A lawsuit has emerged involving a member of the iconic boy band Backstreet Boys and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The legal action has garnered significant attention, as it highlights various concerns regarding law enforcement practices and accountability. Representatives for the Backstreet Boys member have detailed the circumstances that led to the lawsuit, asserting that proper procedures were not followed in an incident that has raised questions about the Sheriff’s Office’s conduct. Legal experts suggest that the case could have implications for how similar allegations against law enforcement agencies are handled … Read more

San Diego County Claims Courtroom Win as Appeals Court Reduces $5 Million Award in Sheriff’s Misconduct Case

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San Diego, California — A significant legal battle has concluded in favor of San Diego County after years of litigation surrounding a sheriff’s deputy’s excessive use of force against a handcuffed man. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a jury’s 2022 decision, reducing a $5 million award to Mickail Myles to a maximum of $1.5 million. The appellate court’s ruling, released on May 12, determined that there was insufficient evidence indicating lasting physical damage from the incident. The judges noted that Myles did not experience any permanent harm, apart from minor scarring … Read more