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New York Judge Rules in Favor of Madison Square Garden in Charles Oakley Lawsuit

New York Judge Rules in Favor of Madison Square Garden in Charles Oakley Lawsuit

New York Judge Rules in Favor of Madison Square Garden in Charles Oakley Lawsuit

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel him to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro to stand trial in Minnesota for his alleged shooting of a victim during Operation Metro Surge

Appeals Court Affirms First Amendment Right to Film Police, Grants Immunity to Arresting Officers

Appeals Court Affirms First Amendment Right to Film Police, Grants Immunity to Arresting Officers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has issued a ruling affirming the First Amendment right to film police in public, specifically from a public sidewalk outside a police station. This decision stems from a lawsuit filed by Keith Massimino, who was arrested in 2018 for filming the Waterbury, Connecticut police department. While the court recognized Massimino's constitutional right to record law enforcement, it also granted immunity to the officers involved in his arrest. The court reasoned that this right was not 'clearly established' at the time of the incident, a key factor in qualified immunity doctrine. Additionally, the appellate court found that Massimino's actions and refusal to provide identification gave officers reasonable suspicion and probable cause for his arrest, thereby voiding his Fourth Amendment claims. This ruling sets a binding precedent for Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, making the 2nd Circuit the ninth federal circuit to acknowledge this right.

District Attorney's Office Rules April Officer-Involved Shooting in Colorado Springs Justified

District Attorney's Office Rules April Officer-Involved Shooting in Colorado Springs Justified

The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has ruled an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 4 in Colorado Springs as justified. The incident involved Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers and an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy confronting Benjamin Greenfield, who was known to law enforcement for previous convictions related to drugs, weapons, and fleeing. Officers observed Greenfield on the 1200 block of North Academy Boulevard and suspected a drug deal was taking place. They coordinated to block his truck and ordered the occupants to comply. Greenfield attempted to escape, striking a police vehicle and a fence before getting stuck. Despite repeated orders to exit the vehicle, Greenfield remained inside. Officers then attempted to deploy a less-lethal pepper-ball gun after breaking a window. Greenfield subsequently fired one shot at officers, which ricocheted off a ballistic windshield. In response, Officer Daniel White fired 17 rounds, Officer Michael Dauchy fired 16 roun...

Minnesota Sues Texas Governor Abbott Over Stalled Extradition of ICE Agent

Minnesota Sues Texas Governor Abbott Over Stalled Extradition of ICE Agent

The State of Minnesota has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott, alleging he has illegally withheld extradition paperwork for nearly three months for Christian Castro, a former ICE agent. Castro faces felony charges in Minnesota related to a January 14 shooting in Minneapolis, where he allegedly fired a gun into an occupied home, injuring a person. He was charged on May 18 with four counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting a crime. Castro was arrested in Texas on May 29 pursuant to a nationwide warrant and subsequently declined to waive extradition. Minnesota sent a formal extradition request to Governor Abbott's office on June 2. Despite initial communications suggesting the paperwork would be signed, no rendition warrant has been issued. The lawsuit highlights that Governor Abbott has signed rendition warrants for three other unrelated Minnesota cases during the same period, some submitted after Castro's request. Minnesot...

Columbia County Inmate Dies After Arrest; Independent Investigation Underway

Columbia County Inmate Dies After Arrest; Independent Investigation Underway

A 56-year-old man from the Beaver Dam area died in custody at the Columbia County Jail in Portage, Wisconsin, following his arrest on suspicion of operating while impaired. The incident began on August 13 when a Columbia County sheriff's deputy assisted a Columbus police officer during a traffic stop, where the man was suspected of impairment and found with controlled substances. He was uncooperative and aggressive, complaining of overheating, and was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. After being medically cleared, he was taken to the Columbia County Jail, where he remained uncooperative. He was placed in an inmate safety restraint chair and fitted with a spit hood. Jail staff conducted frequent checks, and medical personnel visited his cell at approximately 8:00 a.m. on August 14. At 8:14 a.m., a deputy found him unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead after unsuccessful lifesaving measures. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office is conducting an independent investigation into the death.

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English settle lawsuit over drug search program at Atlanta airport

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English settle lawsuit over drug search program at Atlanta airport

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have settled a lawsuit challenging a police program at Atlanta's airport

Bloomington Assistant Police Chief Placed on Leave Following Federal Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Arrest and Civil Rights Violations

Bloomington Assistant Police Chief Placed on Leave Following Federal Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Arrest and Civil Rights Violations

Bloomington Assistant Police Chief Paul Williams has been placed on administrative leave after a federal lawsuit was filed against him and the city government. The lawsuit, brought by Garrett Chubb and Lenelle Higgins, alleges that Williams illegally arrested them and confiscated their cellphones during a traffic stop. According to the plaintiffs, Williams, who was reportedly not in uniform and driving an unmarked vehicle, blocked their car in a parking space. He then used his police badge to make contact with their vehicle, alarming them. When Chubb and Higgins began recording the incident on their cellphones, Williams allegedly retreated to his truck, locked the doors, and called other officers. The lawsuit claims that Williams then directed on-duty officers to arrest the pair for disorderly conduct and seize their phones, despite lacking probable cause. Although Chubb and Higgins were given notices to appear in court, prosecutors ultimately decided not to file charges. The city of Bloomington has confir...

Colorado Springs Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting After Man Fires at Them During Pursuit

Colorado Springs Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting After Man Fires at Them During Pursuit

The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has ruled as justified the deadly shooting of Benjamin Greenfield by Colorado Springs police officers. The incident occurred on April 4, when officers attempted to apprehend Greenfield, a suspected drug dealer, at a McDonald's. Greenfield, 40, was in his truck and did not comply with repeated commands to exit the vehicle from six officers on the scene. Officers attempted to deploy pepperballs into the truck after throwing rocks through the windows. Before the less-lethal device could be deployed, Greenfield discharged a firearm at least once from inside his truck, prompting three officers—Daniel White, Mitchell Mueller, and Michael Dauchy—to fire a combined total of 39 rounds from their 9mm handguns. Greenfield was struck approximately 10 times and later died at a local hospital. An autopsy revealed amphetamine and methamphetamine in his system. The ruling considered the officers' use of force justified given the threat posed by Greenfield and his history with la...

Former Prichard Police Chief and Major Prohibited from Law Enforcement Work Amid Pending Cases

Former Prichard Police Chief and Major Prohibited from Law Enforcement Work Amid Pending Cases

Former Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and Major Aaron Tucker are now prohibited from working in law enforcement or security roles while their cases are pending. This restriction was imposed by a judge during their initial appearances in Mobile County Circuit Court, where they both pleaded not guilty. Knight and Tucker face charges of using their positions for personal gain and theft by deception. Investigators allege they were clocking in for the city of Prichard while simultaneously working other jobs and failing to respond to police calls. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood requested the amendment to their bond conditions, stating it is a standard measure in similar cases involving law enforcement officers to prevent any appearance of impropriety. Blackwood confirmed he was unaware of either defendant working in law enforcement between their arrest and Monday's hearing. Both individuals were indicted by a grand jury, bypassing a preliminary hearing, and are scheduled for a status hearin...

Dane County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Men for Multiple OWI Offenses in Wisconsin

Dane County Sheriff's Office Arrests Two Men for Multiple OWI Offenses in Wisconsin

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two individuals for felony Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offenses. A 61-year-old McFarland man was arrested for his seventh OWI after deputies found his truck and trailer in a ditch off Highway 138 in the town of Rutland. He showed signs of impairment and was booked into the Dane County Jail. Separately, a 49-year-old Sun Prairie man was arrested for his fifth OWI and felony bail jumping. He allegedly left the scene of a crash in the town of Springdale on Messerschmidt Drive and CTH G, and was later found in a nearby wooded area. Both men are currently held at the Dane County Jail. These arrests come as Wisconsin law enforcement prepares to launch its 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign, scheduled to run from August 19 to September 7.

Couple Arrested for Alleged Home Invasion, Assault, and Dog Theft in Belle Rose

Couple Arrested for Alleged Home Invasion, Assault, and Dog Theft in Belle Rose

A couple, Alessie Elizabeth Landry, 41, and Thomas James Guillot Jr., 45, have been arrested in Belle Rose, Louisiana, following allegations of home invasion, assault, and dog theft. According to Assumption Parish deputies, the incident occurred on Thursday night when Landry and Guillot allegedly broke into a residence on Millien Drive. Landry is accused of entering the home uninvited, physically assaulting the occupant, and then taking a dog from the premises. Guillot reportedly accompanied Landry during the alleged break-in. Further investigation revealed that Guillot later offered the victim money in an attempt to persuade her to retract her statements to law enforcement. Both individuals were apprehended on Sunday and subsequently booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. Landry faces charges of home invasion and simple battery and is being held without bond due to parole and probation violations. Guillot has been charged with unauthorized entry and obstruction of justice.