Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

"The lawsuit claims that Officer Rick Linton shot community activist Jason Reedy in the groin at point-blank range with a foam round, despite Reedy having his hands raised."

"Attorneys Ricci Sergienko and Shakeer Rahman also allege they were shot at close range by Linton, who threatened Rahman when he asked for his name and badge number."

Three activists, including Jason Reedy and attorneys Ricci Sergienko and Shakeer Rahman, have filed a lawsuit against the LAPD. They allege that Officer Rick Linton used excessive force by shooting them with foam rounds at point-blank range during a protest on June 9, 2025. The incident was captured on live streams, showing Reedy being struck in the groin while his hands were raised. The officer also threatened Rahman when he demanded identification, escalating the confrontation.

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