SWAT

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against St. Louis County SWAT Team for Violating Constitutional Rights in Ferguson Raid

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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – A Ferguson family has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a St. Louis County SWAT team of violating their rights during a search warrant raid last May. The lawsuit, filed by Lindell Briscoe and Brittany Shamily, alleges damages over the use of excessive force, unjust detention, the deployment of SWAT without constitutional justification, Monell liability, and violation of the Sunshine Act. Represented by attorneys Bevis Schock and Erich Veith, Briscoe, Shamily, and their five minor children are seeking legal action against St. Louis County and the detective who ordered the raid. To … 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

Elderly Woman Awarded $3.76 Million After Erroneous SWAT Raid on Innocent Home in Colorado

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Denver, Colorado – A 78-year-old woman has been awarded a substantial settlement of $3.76 million by a Colorado jury after her home was wrongly raided by a heavily armed SWAT team. The incident occurred when the SWAT team, equipped with an arsenal of weapons, conducted a search for a stolen truck that reportedly contained six firearms and an iPhone. However, despite the Find My Phone app indicating the location was near Ruby Johnson’s residence, it was not within the premises. Ruby Johnson, who had no connection to the stolen truck, found herself at the center … Read more

Denver Woman Wins Historic $3.76 Million Settlement After Unjust SWAT Raid on Her Home

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DENVER, Colo. – A Denver woman has been awarded $3.76 million by a jury following a lawsuit over a SWAT raid conducted at her home. This incident has raised concerns about excessive use of force and violations of civil rights. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed the lawsuit after a SWAT team entered her home in 2015. During the raid, the woman alleges that officers broke down her door, threw flashbang grenades, and used a battering ram, causing extensive damage to her property. It was later revealed that the SWAT team had … Read more