2024-06-22 20:40:40
This case had nothing to do with “qualified immunity,” which only shields officers from civil liability when acting lawfully and within agency policy. Obviously, Martin and Hall were not. The civil case was settled for $125K. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-2) Author
2024-06-24 00:08:34
Qualified immunity doesn't protect officers from criminal charges, it only shields officers from civil liability when acting lawfully. The officers in this case were criminally charged, pleaded guilty, and were denied qualified immunity. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-0) Author