Lawsuits to settle allegations of misconduct by more than 7,600 officers from around the country have amounted to more than $3.2 billion over the past decade, reports the Washington Post. The alleged misconduct led to nearly 40,000 payouts to resolve lawsuits and claims of wrongdoing at 25 of the nation’s largest police and sheriff’s departments between 2010 and 2020. More than 1,200 officers in the departments surveyed had been the subject of at least five payments; more than 200 had 10 or more.
In Chicago, for example, officers who were subject to more than one paid claim accounted for more than $380 million of the nearly $528 million in payments in that city. The typical payout for cases involving officers with multiple claims — ranging from illegal search and seizure to use of excessive force — was $10,000 higher than those involving other officers. Few cities or counties track claims by the names of the officers involved — meaning that officials may be unaware of officers whose alleged misconduct is repeatedly costing taxpayers. While multi-million dollar settlements regarding allegations of police misconduct often generate headlines, the median amount of the payments is $17,500, and most cases are resolved with little or no publicity. New York, Chicago and Los Angeles accounted for the bulk of the overall payments documented at more than $2.5 billion.
I am permanently and totally disabled due to the amount of physical force used on me during a traffic stop. I requested any and all traffic stop videos from all officer’s and patrol car’s involved and advised that absolutely no videos existed. I have documentation verifying this. After 876 days at trial one video was entered into evidence. After 3 hung jury decisions. I was sentenced to 30 years for a non aggravated DUI. with out a field and sobriety test, or a BAC. I was denied medical treatment due to the assault I endured so there was no blood draw also. I was found “not guilty” of resisting arrest. A board certified neurologist testified that I was now permanently and totally disabled due to the amount of force used on me even though I was complying. I have official court documentation on these statements as well as video. I keep hope that one day a lawyer will look into my case. I was a journeyman Ironworks able to support my wife and 3 sons. Now me and my family bearly scrape by with my social security disability.
Fernando on June 5, 2023 8:53 amHi I received brutality arrested last 2021 December with no proufs and no witnesses..i rent a room to a gay and he abuse cuz I was down cuz i separed of my wife Isabel and my 4 kids ,my dad death and 1 of my kids get in to the army force so I was really bad he lye saying that I kick him ..and police came with bad attitude…and they call for back up 8 police officers put me on the ground and they kick me laughing a lot on my back ..dec.25 2021 around 3:30…they took me to kaiser laying this guy’s was laughing a lot they never cleany face or anything 4:30 they put me on iron chair naked for 1 hour making fun of me after that they took me to jell..this guy Eddie Gómez.or Eddie b. Covarrubias or Jose estamos disappear.mow I am homeless cuz my neighbors and this guy are together like a terrorism group they kick me from the house I lived for 17 years they send me warnings with no my name on it..and they kick me with guns and I lost oll staff from that house value 50000 i need help they still bothering me making money with my person I am Fernando chimil Lucas this phone is not mine but this is my email fernandochimilsrchimil@gmail.com