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The Supreme Court ruled that the totality of circumstances must be considered when determining whether a police shooting is justified, not just the seconds before an officer opens fire.
By Justin Jouvenal
May 15, 2025 at 12:50 p.m. EDT
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that the totality of circumstances must be considered when determining whether a police shooting is justified, not just the split seconds before an officer opens fire.
The broader standard is likely to make it easier for victims to prove allegations of excessive force in court.
The high court revived a lawsuit by the mother of Ashtian Barnes, 24, who alleged that Harris County, Texas, Officer Roberto Felix Jr. used excessive force when he opened fire on Barnes during a stop for suspected toll violations in Houston.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/05/15/supreme-court-police-shootings-totality-circumstances/
This is bad for trigger-happy pig cops, and good for ordinary citizens.
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