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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting case

Justice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting case

Justice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
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#law-enforcement
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the Law

Qualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Where The Candidates Stand On Police Accountability And Reform

Candidates' stances on police reform highlight stark contrasts, particularly on accountability, qualified immunity, and oversight of law enforcement practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the Law

Qualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Where The Candidates Stand On Police Accountability And Reform

Candidates' stances on police reform highlight stark contrasts, particularly on accountability, qualified immunity, and oversight of law enforcement practices.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Why Botham Jean's Family Won't Get $100 Million Awarded by Jury

Legal outcomes of police violence cases vary significantly based on responsibility and legal hurdles, impacting families' compensation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

San Jose: Ninth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for officer who shot activist in groin at George Floyd protests

The Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

NJ woman mistakenly arrested, jailed for two weeks can't sue over error

Judith Maureen Henry unjustly served two weeks in jail due to a mistaken identity, highlighting issues in law enforcement accountability.
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