Excessive Force
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Weekly Roundup – 2/12-2/16
Weekly Roundup: 2/12-2/16 By: Mary Kate Gladstone & Robert Tucci U.S. v. Cowden In this case, the defendant, a former… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Finds Plaintiff’s Due Process Rights Violated and Clarifies Standard for Excessive Force
By Mike Stephens On November 7, 2016, the Fourth Circuit decided the criminal case of Dilworth v. Adams. Michael Dilworth (“Dilworth”)… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Affirms No Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case
By Blake Stafford On March 31, 2016, the Fourth Circuit issued its published opinion in Yates v. Terry, a civil… Read More
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Qualified Immunity Defense Shocks Plaintiff Who Alleges Use of Excessive Force
By Taylor Anderson On January 11, 2016, the Fourth Circuit issued its published opinion regarding the civil case Estate of… Read More
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Prisoner Exhausted Over Exhaustion Defense, Fourth Circuit Steps In
By Taylor Anderson On May 21, 2015, the Fourth Circuit issued its published opinion regarding the civil case Blake v.… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Correction Officers’ Motion for Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
By Whitney Pakalka On May 19, 2015, The Fourth Circuit issued a published opinion in the civil case of Ussery… Read More