Lawsuits filed in federal court said officers detained, abused and humiliated detainees in an unmarked “torture warehouse.”
Tag: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Family of Irvo Otieno, Who Died in Custody in Virginia, Settles Suit for $8.5 Million
Lawyers for the family of Irvo Otieno say he died of asphyxiation after deputies and medical staff members piled on top of him at a psychiatric hospital in March.
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James Dolan Bets Big on Las Vegas Sphere
In Las Vegas, the chief executive of Madison Square Garden is set to open a behemoth arena that he hopes will revolutionize live entertainment. Back home in New York, he is facing the wrath of lawyers, politicians and sports fans.
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Prosecutor Sues Sacramento Over Homeless Camps as Tensions Rise
The lawsuit, filed by the county district attorney, is the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in the state.