Post by Logan on Apr 30, 2016 1:03:48 GMT -6
Excessive-force suit against Omaha police could be settled for $90,000
The rough arrests of three brothers in north Omaha in 2013 could lead to a city payout of $90,000 if the City Council approves a settlement reached in a subsequent lawsuit.
The arrests of Demetrius, Octavious and Juaquez Johnson on March 21, 2013, recorded on video by a neighbor from across the street, led Police Chief Todd Schmaderer to fire six officers.
Five members of the Johnson family filed a federal lawsuit in early 2014 that alleged excessive force and search and seizure of their property without a warrant. A jury trial had been scheduled for May until a proposed settlement was reached April 18. The agreement, which the City Council will consider at its meeting on Tuesday, would award $30,000 to the family and $60,000 in attorney fees and expenses.
The city determined “it’s best to settle for really a nominal amount rather than go to trial,” City Attorney Paul Kratz said.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/crime/excessive-force-suit-against-omaha-police-could-be-settled-for/article_41f7f114-0e5c-11e6-a739-b7c8a1d37952.html
The rough arrests of three brothers in north Omaha in 2013 could lead to a city payout of $90,000 if the City Council approves a settlement reached in a subsequent lawsuit.
The arrests of Demetrius, Octavious and Juaquez Johnson on March 21, 2013, recorded on video by a neighbor from across the street, led Police Chief Todd Schmaderer to fire six officers.
Five members of the Johnson family filed a federal lawsuit in early 2014 that alleged excessive force and search and seizure of their property without a warrant. A jury trial had been scheduled for May until a proposed settlement was reached April 18. The agreement, which the City Council will consider at its meeting on Tuesday, would award $30,000 to the family and $60,000 in attorney fees and expenses.
The city determined “it’s best to settle for really a nominal amount rather than go to trial,” City Attorney Paul Kratz said.
Read more: www.omaha.com/news/crime/excessive-force-suit-against-omaha-police-could-be-settled-for/article_41f7f114-0e5c-11e6-a739-b7c8a1d37952.html