Civil Rights

Zerby v. City of Long Beach (2016)

Zerby v. City of Long Beach (2016)

In brief: Wrongful death of an innocent man caused by police shooting On December 12, 2010, Douglas Zerby was sitting outside of his friend’s residence holding the spray nozzle of a garden hose. A neighbor called the police to incorrectly report that Doug had a gun. After observing Doug for eight minutes without ever making their presence… View Article
Thomas v. Fullerton Police Department  (2015)

Thomas v. Fullerton Police Department (2015)

“Thomas’ name has become synonymous across the country with excessive police force” — The Orange County Register On July 5th, 2011, Kelly Thomas was savagely beaten by 6 Fullerton police officers. Kelly was homeless at the time, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and was unarmed. Five days later, his family made the harrowing decision to… View Article

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