wrongful arrest

Woman’s Lawsuit Challenging Her Murder Charge After Abortion Can Proceed, Judge Rules

Jul 28, 2024

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Texas woman’s lawsuit can proceed against the local sheriff and prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion in 2022. The case garnered national attention and outrage before the charges were quickly dropped. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion to dismiss the…
Justice Served: California City Settles Wrongful Arrest Suit for $125,000, Officer Fired for Falsehoods

May 19, 2024

In La Mesa, California, justice has been served as the city has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed by Amaurie Johnson for $125,000. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident in May 2020 where Johnson, a 23-year-old Black man, was unjustly arrested and subjected to excessive force by former police officer Matthew Dages. The settlement…

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