Calling the shots
Every object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change by an external force. — NEWTON’S FIRST LAW OF MOTION Last year, Thomas J. McGraw was by all measures...
View ArticleWoman’s bladder is injured after Tasering
In a personal injury/civil rights violation lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, plaintiff Jennifer Rozen sought compensatory damages from defendants Douglas...
View ArticleLieutenant asserts Taser use was within reason under situation
In a lawsuit filed in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, plaintiff Ronald Schmalfeldt sought compensatory damages from defendant Lt. Jason Roe on claims of civil rights...
View ArticleIn federal trial, defense for police officer clear up misperception of Taser...
Although Tasers have been used by police for 20 years, Troy attorney G. Gus Morris said that there still are common misperceptions about their use. Is using one considered excessive force? Does it...
View ArticleOn the Stand: G. Gus Morris
Legendary blue-collar rocker Bruce Springsteen isn’t the road dog he used to be when it comes to touring, but G. Gus Morris still gets to experience “The Boss” in concert more often than not. That’s...
View ArticleHear no evil? Audio contradicts plaintiff
A plaintiff’s excessive force claim against the Village of Elkton and its police chief, Scott Jobes, was dismissed when the audio portion of a video recording of the arrest didn’t support his version...
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