Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot by LA Sheriff’s Deputy, Sparking Greater Debate on Police Response in Civil Unrest
LOS ANGELES – A jury recently awarded a total of $2.2 million to a protester shot in the face with a less-lethal round during a demonstration against police brutality in May 2020. The shooter was identified as a deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Cellin Gluck, the injured protester, sustained severe facial injuries that resulted in permanent damages, leading the jury to conclude that he deserved $3.5 million in total damages. Gluck’s daughter, who was also present at the protest, received an additional $300,000 for emotional distress arising from the incident. Despite the … Read more