Government,
Torts/Personal Injury
Mar. 13, 2023
Gibson Dunn wins $375K for protester shot by rubber bullet
Jurors determined that Deon Jones’ 4th Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures had been violated by officer Peter Bueno.
A Los Angeles police officer used excessive force during a racial justice protest in 2020 when he shot a protester in the face with a rubber projectile, a federal jury found.
Thursday’s verdict found that officer Peter Bueno violated Deon Jones’ civil rights and awarded the protester $375,000.
“Justice has now been done. The defendant is being held accountable. We are proud to have stood with Mr. Jones during th...
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