Officer Keith Abel, who shot James England in 2015, was not disciplined by CPD, but the City nonetheless settled the case just weeks before trial, awarding $300,000 in damages.
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Akron Agrees to $747,000 Settlement in Response to Police Actions During Peaceful Protests
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The family of Luke Stewart wins wrongful death lawsuit against Euclid Police Officer Matthew Rhodes, five years after fatal shooting.
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After decades of fighting, Charles Jackson was declared a wrongfully imprisoned person by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on July 11, 2022.
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At the time of his release, Andrews’ time served stands as the second longest known wrongful incarceration in U.S. history, and the longest in Ohio. Now, attorneys are seeking a jury trial in a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Cleveland.
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The Downtown Cleveland resident was arrested, jailed, and brought to court following a May 31, 2020 confrontation with Cleveland Division of Police officers who harassed him, and baselessly accused him of looting while he was attempting to pick up groceries.
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The wrongful death lawsuit agreement ensures that Gabriel Taye’s tragic death will create anti-bullying reform throughout city schools.
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Kyle Plush called 911 twice before his tragic death while trapped in a van, but help never came. Rather than face a trial, the city of Cincinnati has agreed to court-supervised 911 reforms.
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Judge dismisses charges against 35 protesters, saying the curfew order was "unconstitutionally vague"
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Family seeks systematic change in the way Police review DNA evidence in Cincinnati to foster transparency and prevent wrongful prosecution.
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Cody Jones' lawsuit sought to expose the wrongdoing of Elyria police officers who falsely arrested and prosecuted Jones.
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A use of excessive force lawsuit against the City of Euclid aims at getting justice and changing the unlawful practices of its police department.
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Two Cleveland Men Win $18 Million Settlement Against City of Cleveland and Former Police Detective
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A coalition of abortion clinics win important Injuction to protect abortion rights in 2020.
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Unconstitutional Use of Deadly Force Against Louisville Man Establishes Need for Police to Allow Suspect’s Time to Respond to Police Commands
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Ahmed Al-Menhali seized by SWAT team after hotel employee falsely claimed he was pledging allegiance to ISIS.
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Brendan Hester was shot by City of Ashtabula police officer after Hester's family called 911 to report an intruder in their home. He survived to tell his story and to seek justice for the unlawful shooting.
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Roy Evans, Jr. was unarmed and in his car with his family when Strongsville police shot and killed him.
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Jose's lawsuit against prison officers sought justice for an abusive, harassing strip search that violated ODRC policies and Jose's constitutional rights.
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On May 23, 2015, Cleveland police arrested over 70 people who protested the acquittal of Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo, who fired 49 of the 137 shots that killed Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams in November 2012.
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