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Protester wins appeal, regains $1 million payout for Salem officer’s excessive force
A federal judge last year dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Salem despite a jury finding a police officer liable for shooting and injuring a protester with rubber bullets. On Monday, three judges in the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the protestor.
Judge wipes out $1 million city payout to protester injured by officer
The lawsuit’s dismissal comes two weeks after the federal judge ruled that a Salem police officer didn’t violate a clearly established right when he shot a woman with rubber bullets.
Judge’s ruling could erase $1 million city payout to protester injured by officer
A federal judge ruled on Friday that a Salem police officer didn’t violate a clearly established right when he shot a woman with rubber bullets.
PHOTOS: A mix of messages flavors twin protests in Salem
“Back the Blue” rally attendees walk past diners in downtown Salem during their march to Salem City Hall on July 11. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Two rallies with two opposing goals converged on the Oregon State Capitol Saturday, with attendees of both events engaging in discussions…