Lexington, KY asked in Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Kentucky

Q: Can i sue the police department for negligence. I am one of Tyrone Heartfields many victims. And he got released after

only 18 months. Look up Throne Heartsfield vs. the state on ky in 2003 and also 2018 and he was let go. at least 8 victims and hes out on the street. please help make them lyable for putting woman at risk again.

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: No. The police department is not responsible for the sentence Heartfiekd received. It is likely the lack of evidence or failure of the legal system as a whole and unfortunate, but you have no claim against the police department.

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