Metro Police have seen numerous lawsuits in recent years pertaining to sexual assault, false arrest, and excessive force.
In a perfect world, there is no need to sue your local police department. But we live in Nashville.
The MNPD has faced lawsuits both internally and externally regarding sexual assault and harassment, police brutality and more. The city caps any settlements at $300,000, and recently more folks have been awarded that amount or close to it. Why? And why does that cap exist in the first place? What makes someone more likely to receive the full amount? We’ll dive into this with local lawyers and individuals who have brought claims against MNPD.
First, Paige Pfleger joins us to discuss her coverage of Citlaly Gomez’s lawsuit against MNPD.
Guests:
- Naya Abbey, claimant in a MNPD false arrest suit
- Greta McClain, former MNPD officer and founder of Silent No Longer
- Kyle Mothershead, civil rights attorney
- Jill Fitcheard, executive director of the Community Oversight Board
This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton.
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