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Federal Circuit
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Reviews Police Accountability Case Against Denver

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has issued a ruling in Mendenhall v. City and County of Denver, a municipal liability case that attracted support from prominent civil rights organizations and legal scholars. The federal appeals court determined the case without oral argument after reviewing briefs and the appellate record.

•Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued ruling in municipal liability case against Denver
•Multiple civil rights organizations and legal scholars filed amicus briefs supporting police accountability
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

9th Circuit Reverses Police Excessive Force Ruling in 2020 Phoenix Curfew Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's summary judgment dismissal of an excessive force claim against a Phoenix police officer who shot David Saccoccio with less-lethal rounds during civil unrest enforcement in May 2020.

•Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment dismissing excessive force claim against Phoenix police officer
•Officer Eric Gomez shot David Saccoccio with less-lethal rounds during May 2020 civil unrest curfew enforcement
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to Detroit Police in Wrongful Conviction Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a lower court's denial of qualified immunity to Detroit police officers accused of misconduct that led to Lacino Hamilton's wrongful murder conviction. Hamilton served 26 years in prison before his conviction was vacated by Wayne County's Conviction Integrity Unit.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed denial of qualified immunity to two Detroit police officers in wrongful conviction case
•Lacino Hamilton served 26 years for murder before Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit vacated his conviction
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Federal Circuit
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Case Against Colorado Springs Officer

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Jacob Root's Section 1983 excessive force complaint against Colorado Springs Police Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs.

•Tenth Circuit affirmed district court dismissal of Section 1983 excessive force complaint against Colorado Springs police officer
•Jacob Root's lawsuit against Officer Robert Comstock and the City of Colorado Springs failed to state a valid claim under federal pleading standards
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds 26-Year Sentence for Ex-Cop in Child Exploitation Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 310-month prison sentence for Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer who pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child pornography and enticing a minor. The appeals court rejected Garcia's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a decision filed Jan. 12, 2026.

•Juan Antonio Garcia, a former police officer, received a 310-month federal prison sentence for attempting to produce child pornography and entice a minor
•The Eleventh Circuit rejected Garcia's appeal and claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in a per curiam decision
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Regulatory
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Tribal Police Officer Faces Federal Charges for On-Duty Sexual Abuse

Karl Eugene Leslie, a 42-year-old White Mountain Apache Tribal Police officer, was arrested and charged with 15 federal counts including aggravated sexual abuse, kidnapping, and deprivation of rights under color of law. The FBI is seeking additional victims in the case that involves alleged crimes committed while Leslie was on duty.

•Karl Eugene Leslie, 42, faces 15 federal counts including aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping while serving as a tribal police officer
•At least one alleged victim was under 18 years old, leading to enhanced kidnapping charges
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Vacates Qualified Immunity Denial for Arkansas Deputies

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a district court's denial of qualified immunity for two Faulkner County Sheriff's Office deputies accused of excessive force during a Christmas Day 2019 arrest. The appeals court remanded the case for reconsideration of the qualified immunity analysis.

•Eighth Circuit vacated district court's denial of qualified immunity for two Arkansas deputies in excessive force case
•Case involves Christmas Day 2019 arrest by Faulkner County Sheriff's Office deputies Chad Pruett and Terry Roper
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Federal Circuit
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Reviews Qualified Immunity Denial in Police Shooting Case

Three Oklahoma City police officers are appealing a federal district court's decision to deny them qualified immunity in a civil rights lawsuit filed by the estate of Dawawn Q. McCoy. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing the excessive force claims stemming from an incident at the Biltmore Hotel.

•Three Oklahoma City officers appeal district court's denial of qualified immunity in excessive force case
•The lawsuit was filed under Section 1983 by the estate of Dawawn Q. McCoy following his death
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Upholds Police Use of Force in League City Tackle Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of an excessive force lawsuit filed by Yoni Orli Perdomo against League City police officers. Perdomo suffered serious head injuries when officers tackled him to the ground after he allegedly repeatedly struck an officer during a May 2022 confrontation.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of excessive force lawsuit against League City police officers
•Yoni Perdomo suffered serious head injuries when tackled to concrete after allegedly striking officer
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Grants Qualified Immunity in Dialysis Patient Arrest Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court ruling and granted qualified immunity to five Texas police officers who damaged a dialysis patient's medical stent during a brief detention. The court held that the officers did not violate clearly established law when they handcuffed Michael Lewis for six minutes while searching for armed suspects.

•Fifth Circuit reversed district court's denial of qualified immunity to five Texas police officers
•Michael Lewis suffered damage to dialysis-related stent during six-minute handcuffing by officers searching for armed suspects
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