excessive force
Coverage of excessive force in the Nexus archive.
- Fifth Circuit scrutinizes police shooting of mentally ill woman
The children of Melissa Perez, a 46-year-old woman shot and killed by San Antonio police during a schizophrenic episode, are appealing a lower court's dismissal of their civil rights lawsuit. The Fifth Circuit is reviewing whether the officers' use of force was reasonable, with body camera footage and the officers' decision-making under scrutiny.
- Family of man shot in back by Colorado Springs officer files lawsuit against department
The family of Alex Martinez-Sarmiento, a 26-year-old shot and killed by a Colorado Springs police officer in July, filed a lawsuit against the department. The officer shot Martinez-Sarmiento in the back after he ran away while hands raised, despite no rifle being found; the district attorney ruled the shooting justified based on video showing him reaching for his waistband.
- Man receives nearly $400K settlement in excessive force suit vs. Fort Collins Police
A man received nearly $400,000 in a lawsuit against Fort Collins Police over excessive force. The police chief stated the city is not admitting fault for the 2021 incident.
- Video showing Toronto police tackling cyclist after alleged traffic violation sparks outcry
Toronto police arrested a man after a video showed officers tackling him for allegedly running a stop sign, swearing at them, and attempting to flee. A Toronto lawyer specializing in cycling injury law claims the police may have used excessive force.
- Live primary election results: Luna leads pack for Los Angeles County sheriff
Incumbent Robert Luna leads the primary election for Los Angeles County sheriff, with a potential re-election if he secures over 50% of the vote. The sheriff's department faces challenges including recruitment issues, excessive force complaints, and inhumane jail conditions highlighted in a lawsuit by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The next sheriff will oversee security for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- Family of Fairfield student files claim, alleging excessive force in confrontation with officer
The family of 16-year-old Maurice Williams filed a claim against the city of Fairfield, alleging excessive force by Officer Bianca Camacho during a May 20 school incident. Viral video shows Camacho yanking Williams by his dreadlocks, knee-pinning him, and punching him multiple times. The Fairfield Police Department has reassigned Camacho and initiated an external investigation, while the school district is also investigating.
- Those caught in Trump immigration dragnet seek millions for raids, shootings, trauma
U.S. citizens and immigrants are suing federal agents, seeking millions in damages for excessive force, wrongful detention, and other abuses during immigration raids. The legal claims allege mistreatment by authorities linked to the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- After raids, U.S. citizens and immigrants seek millions for shootings, injuries, trauma
Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention, and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids. The claims focus on alleged misconduct by federal agents in immigration enforcement actions.