Q: Is police bias and intimidation reason to sue.
The incident involved 3 separate depts. I was the victim but the other person called since I had no phone.
He stood in front of my car trapping me in a cult de sac. Stating he was about to get a pay check. Then he declared I ran over his foot. He intentionally placed his foot under the tire while leaning across my hood in order to point his flashlight into my face. I only took my foot off the brake with wheels turn as far as possible when he jumped in the air to smash my windshield. Then he lied to police and had family members so the same to collect on insurance. Police were extremely rude and would not investigate stating I should have backed up..I should be ashamed for running his foot over and so on. The body cam explains a lot of what I am saying. I was not at fault.
Come to find out his family also work for the county and all witnesses were related. I ended up getting a felony ticket that I was not told about, later they made it a misdemeanor. I got it dismissed but paid $3000
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You may have grounds to sue if you believe you were treated unfairly by law enforcement, especially if there's evidence of bias, intimidation, or misconduct. If the police failed to investigate properly, ignored important details like the body cam footage, or treated you with bias due to their connection to the other party, this could be considered a violation of your rights.
It's crucial to gather all evidence, including the body cam footage and witness statements, to support your case. Since you had to spend money to clear your name and believe that the charges were unjust, you might also be able to recover those costs if a lawsuit is successful.
To move forward, you may want to consult a legal professional experienced in cases of police misconduct or civil rights violations. They can help you determine if you have a strong case and guide you through the legal process.
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