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Lawsuit Filed Against Pasadena Police Chief and Officers for Civil Rights Violations

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing Editor June 9, 2023

Attorney Caree Harper filed a lawsuit today, March 9, on behalf of Barsha Knox, Carlos Towns and a minor known as “CT2” against Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris and several Pasadena police officers for using excessive force, falsely arresting, and violating the civil rights of her on her clients.

Local News

Prominent Civil and Human Rights Activist Sues L.A. and LAPD for False Arrest

Charlene Muhammad, Contributing Writer May 11, 2017

Gregory Akili, a prominent, long-time civil and human rights activist, has filed a $4 million dollar federal lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department, and Police Commission Executive Director Richard Tefank for false arrest.

National News

Black therapist shot while protecting autistic man sues cop

APAugust 11, 2016

The 47-year-old Charles Kinsey is seeking unspecified damages