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A SWAT Team Destroyed an Innocent Woman's Home. She's Been Waiting 6 Years for Justice.

Vicki Baker is more fortunate than several other similarly situated victims. But it took a very long time to get there.

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

SWAT damage, sloppy briefs, and forced confessions.

Innocent L.A. man sues for over $60,000 after police blew up his business. A court says he's entitled to nothing.

It is yet another ruling that shields the government from liability for damages caused by law enforcement.

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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Frigid cells, raw sewage in cells, and expressive activity on public beaches.

Police Blew Up This Innocent Woman's House and Left Her With the Bill. A Judge Says She's Owed $60,000.

Vicki Baker's legal odyssey is finally coming to an end.

A SWAT Team Destroyed an Innocent Woman's House. The Supreme Court Won't Hear Her Case.

Whether or not the government is required under the 5th Amendment to pay such victims will remain an open question.

Must Government Pay Compensation When It Damages Innocent Owner's Property in Police Action?

From Justice Sotomayor's opinion today respecting denial of certiorari in Baker v. City of McKinney, joined by Justice Gorsuch: The… The post Must Government Pay Compensation When It Damages Innocent Owner's Property in Police Action? appeared first on Reason.com.

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A SWAT Team Blew Up This Innocent Couple's Home and Left Them With the Bill. Was That Constitutional?

Mollie and Michael Slaybaugh are reportedly out over $70,000. The government says it is immune.

This Innocent Woman Is on the Hook for Thousands After a SWAT Team Destroyed Her Home

An error-prone investigation in search of a fugitive led police to Amy Hadley's house.

A SWAT Team Destroyed an Innocent Man's Shop. Then the City Left Him With the Bill.

Carlos Pena's livelihood has been crippled. It remains to be seen if he'll have any right to compensation.

This Innocent Woman's House Was Destroyed by a SWAT Team. A Jury Says She's Owed $60,000.

This Innocent Woman's House Was Destroyed by a SWAT Team. A Jury Says She's Owed $60,000.

Such victims are often told they have no right to sue.

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