The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to overturn a verdict that found Officer Michael Pina liable for excessive force in the 2017 police shooting of Jacob Dominguez in San Jose. The ruling finalized a $1 million award to Dominguez's family after lower courts ruled against Pina’s claim for qualified immunity. The case of Dominguez, who was suspected in an armed robbery, involved unclear circumstances surrounding the shooting, igniting debate over police conduct and the application of legal protections.
Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, expressed dissent, stating that the appellate court applied erroneous precedent regarding qualified immunity wrongly in the case of Officer Pina.
The Supreme Court's refusal to review the excessive force finding ends a lengthy legal battle for Dominguez's family, affirming their $1 million award.
The case centered on conflicting testimonies about whether Jacob Dominguez was surrendering or reaching for something when he was shot by Officer Pina.
San Jose's appeal for Officer Pina’s qualified immunity was denied as both lower courts determined the actions did violate constitutional rights.
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