Troopers

Flint Troopers Sue Michigan State Police, Claim Promotions Rigged in Favor of Select Few

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FLINT, Mich. — A lawsuit has been lodged against the Michigan State Police (MSP) and former staff members, alleging misconduct in the promotion system at the Flint Post. Five troopers assert that they were passed over for promotions in favor of select individuals between 2019 and 2023. The plaintiffs, seeking $25,000 in damages, contend that had they received the promotions at the appropriate time, they would now hold higher-ranking positions within the department. “Their careers took a significant hit,” said their attorney. Filed in the Michigan Court of Claims, the lawsuit charges that the promotion … Read more

Landmark Case Begins: Jordan Brown Sues Pennsylvania State Troopers Over Civil Rights Violation Claims Linked to Overturned Murder Conviction

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Pittsburgh, Pa. — Jury selection begins today at the Joseph F. Weis Jr. U.S. Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh in a landmark federal civil rights case. The plaintiff, Jordan Brown, has brought a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State Police, alleging violations of his civil rights tied to a 2009 homicide investigation in Lawrence County. In 2009, at the age of 11, Brown was accused of the fatal shooting of his father’s fiancée, Kenzie Houk. The case, which captured national attention, took a turn in 2018 when Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court overturned Brown’s conviction. The justices ruled unanimously … Read more