Police Brutality

Excessive force and physical abuse by law enforcement officers against a civilian.

Lewis v. Tyler et al
  1. Lewis v. Tyler et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (August 31, 2023)
  3. Victims<![CDATA[Jeremy Lewis]]>Defendants<![CDATA[John Tyler]]><![CDATA[Ernesto Russell]]><![CDATA[DeKalb County]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Estate of Jeremy Lewis]]>Investigators<![CDATA[Georgia Bureau of Investigation]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[无]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[Mawuli Mel Davis]]>Judges<![CDATA[无]]>Institutions<![CDATA[DeKalb County Police Department]]><![CDATA[U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia]]>
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity
Marshall v. Alabama, State of et al
  1. Marshall v. Alabama, State of et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 7, 2023)
  3. Victims<![CDATA[Terrence Marshall]]>Defendants<![CDATA[State of Alabama]]><![CDATA[City of Montgomery]]><![CDATA[Officer David Miller]]><![CDATA[Officer James Carter]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Terrence Marshall]]>Investigators<![CDATA[无]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[Steve Marshall]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[Fred D. Gray]]>Judges<![CDATA[Myron H. Thompson]]>Institutions<![CDATA[U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama]]><![CDATA[Alabama Attorney General's Office]]><![CDATA[Montgomery Police Department]]>
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights;Racial Profiling;Fourth Amendment
Crider et al v. Williams
  1. Crider et al v. Williams
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 27, 2023)
  3. Victims<![CDATA[Jamal Lewis]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Officer Michael Williams]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Patricia Crider]]><![CDATA[Monique Lewis]]><![CDATA[Estate of Jamal Lewis]]>Investigators<![CDATA[Alabama State Bureau of Investigation]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[James W. Porter]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[Benjamin Crump]]>Judges<![CDATA[Judge Emily C. Marks]]>Institutions<![CDATA[Montgomery Police Department]]><![CDATA[U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama]]>
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Litigation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity
Velasquez v. Vaughn et al
  1. Velasquez v. Vaughn et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 29, 2023)
  3. Victims<![CDATA[Carlos Velasquez]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Derek Vaughn]]><![CDATA[City of Phoenix]]><![CDATA[John Doe Officers 1-3]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Maria Velasquez]]>Investigators<![CDATA[Phoenix Police Department Internal Affairs Division]]><![CDATA[FBI Civil Rights Division]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[Kathleen L. Wieneke]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[Benjamin L. Crump]]>Judges<![CDATA[Honorable Susan M. Brnovich]]>Institutions<![CDATA[United States District Court for the District of Arizona]]><![CDATA[Phoenix Police Department]]>
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Fourth Amendment;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation
Perkins et al v. City of Decatur Alabama et al
  1. Perkins et al v. City of Decatur Alabama et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 27, 2026)
  3. VictimsMarcus PerkinsDefendantsCity of DecaturOfficer Michael DurbinOfficer Sarah LinwoodPlaintiffsMarcus PerkinsAngela PerkinsInvestigatorsDetective James HollisProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Ellen R. CrosbyDefense AttorneysGregory T. MaddoxPlaintiff AttorneysLena M. HartwellJudgesJudge Anna L. ReyesInstitutionsDecatur Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaDecatur City Council
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Litigation;Fourth Amendment;Municipal Liability
Estate of Anthony Lezurro Miller, The v. United States of America et al
  1. Estate of Anthony Lezurro Miller, The v. United States of America et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 31, 2026)
  3. VictimsAnthony Lezurro MillerDefendantsUnited States of AmericaUnknown Federal AgentsPlaintiffsLinda MillerInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaDrug Enforcement AdministrationUnited States Department of Justice
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Federal Tort Claims Act;Police Brutality;Constitutional Violation
Winborn v. City of Leeds, Alabama, et al
  1. Winborn v. City of Leeds, Alabama, et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States of America (April 6, 2026)
  3. Original Case: Winborn v. Leeds, Alabama, City of et al
  4. VictimsMarcus WinbornDefendantsCity of Leeds, AlabamaOfficer David HarperOfficer Maria SanchezPlaintiffsMarcus WinbornInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsJonathan PierceDefense AttorneysRandall ThompsonPlaintiff AttorneysElena RodriguezJudgesJudge L. Scott CooglerInstitutionsLeeds Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment
Ward et al v. The City of Huntsville Alabama et al
  1. Ward et al v. The City of Huntsville Alabama et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 8, 2026)
  3. VictimsJames WardDefendantsCity of HuntsvilleOfficer Daniel BrooksOfficer Michael ReedPlaintiffsSheila WardMarcus WardInvestigatorsAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyDefense AttorneysCharles KramerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesDistrict Judge Emily HarrisonInstitutionsHuntsville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity
Blount v. Gadsden Police Department et al
  1. Blount v. Gadsden Police Department et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 9, 2026)
  3. VictimsDeMarcus BlountDefendantsGadsden Police DepartmentOfficer Jared RichardsonOfficer Michael TurnerPlaintiffsDeMarcus BlountInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsEtowah County District Attorney&aposs OfficeDefense AttorneysJames W. Porter IIPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesJudge William H. Rhea IIIInstitutionsGadsden Police DepartmentEtowah County District CourtU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983;Qualified Immunity
Zellars-Jemison v. Craig et al
  1. Zellars-Jemison v. Craig et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Georgia) (January 13, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Trayvon Zellars-Jemison, by personal representative Monique Zellars-Jemison; Defendants: Officer Michael Craig, Officer Daniel Harris, City of Brookhaven Police Department
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity
Williams v. Pope et al
  1. Williams v. Pope et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Georgia) (February 3, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Tyrone Williams; Defendants: Officer John Pope, Officer Michael Reyes, Sergeant Linda Hart (et al.)
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity
McKenzie v. Cleveland et al
  1. McKenzie v. Cleveland et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio) (February 9, 2026)
  3. Original Case: McKenzie v. City of Cleveland, et al.
  4. Key Figures: Tamika McKenzie, as administratrix of the estate of Jamal McKenzie; City of Cleveland; Officer Michael Reynolds; Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond
  5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Excessive Force;Section 1983 Litigation
Paw v. Neeley et al
  1. Paw v. Neeley et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Federal District Court, District of Colorado) (February 23, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: David Paw; Defendants: Officer Michael Neeley, City of Lakewood Police Department, Chief John Morrison
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Section 1983 Litigation
Tennison v. City of Decatur, Alabama et al.
  1. Tennison v. City of Decatur, Alabama et al.
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 26, 2026)
  3. Original Case: Tennison v. City of Decatur Alabama et al
  4. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Tennison (Estate); Defendants: City of Decatur, Alabama, Officer Daniel Hartwick, Officer Miguel Suárez
  5. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation
Rodriguez-Arguello v. Borden et al
  1. Rodriguez-Arguello v. Borden et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Central District of California) (March 2, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Maria Rodriguez-Arguello; Defendants: Officer John Borden, Los Angeles Police Department, City of Los Angeles, et al.
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity
Bishop v. City of Leeds
  1. Bishop v. City of Leeds
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 3, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Mary Bishop, as Administratrix of the Estate of John Bishop; Defendant: City of Leeds, Alabama, and Officer Daniel Roberts
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death
Patterson v. Estes
  1. Patterson v. Estes
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 24, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Derrick Patterson (Plaintiff, by his estate) v. Officer Mark Estes and City of Atlanta (Defendants)
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment Violation
McCoy v. Headly et al
  1. McCoy v. Headly et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 27, 2026)
  3. VictimsJaden McCoyDefendantsPaul HeadlyPlaintiffsJaden McCoyInvestigatorsBaton Rouge Police Department Internal Affairs DivisionProsecutorsEast Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney&aposs OfficeDefense AttorneysDouglas J. CochranPlaintiff AttorneysWilliam MostJudgesShelly D. DickInstitutionsBaton Rouge Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Qualified Immunity;Civil Rights Violation;42 U.S.C. § 1983
Clark v. Wade
  1. Clark v. Wade
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 1, 2026)
  3. VictimsEthan ClarkDefendantsMarcus WadePlaintiffsEthan ClarkInvestigatorsDetective Sarah JenkinsProsecutorsLinda ReevesDefense AttorneysJulian HartPlaintiff AttorneysAngela CrossJudgesJudge Robert M. ThorneInstitutionsCook County Circuit CourtChicago Police Department
  4. Case Tags: Civil Rights;Wrongful Death;Police Brutality;Fourth Amendment
Brady v. City of Huntsville Alabama et al
  1. Brady v. City of Huntsville Alabama et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (2026-04-06)
  3. VictimsJames BradyDefendantsCity of Huntsville, AlabamaHuntsville Police DepartmentOfficer Mark StevensPlaintiffsJames BradyInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationDefense AttorneysHuntsville City Attorney's OfficePlaintiff AttorneysCivil Rights Law FirmJudgesJudge Madeline Hughes HaikalaInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaHuntsville Police Department
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity;Municipal Liability