City to Settle Lawsuit Over Excessive Force

The City of Omaha will settle a lawsuit alleging excessive force and warrant-less search and seizure.

If approved by the City Council, the family of Sharee Johnson would receive $30,000 for the judgment entered against the city and an additional $60,000 for attorney fees, expenses, and costs.

The lawsuit stems from an incident near 33rd and Seward in March 2013. A neighbor recorded video of an officer taking down 28-year-old Octavius Johnson, who was having his car towed for expired tags.

Johnson’s brothers also filmed the arrest, but the footage was confiscated by an officer.

An internal investigation by the Omaha Police Department found that officers had violated department policy. Six officers were dismissed as a result of the investigation, though at least one officer got his job back after going through an appeal process. Two of those officers faced criminal charges.

The lawsuit sought damages for pain, inconvenience, and on-going injuries allegedly incurred during the incident. The Johnson family also claimed police were not trained properly which led to the use of excessive force.

Source: kfab.iheart.com kfab.iheart.com

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