Ovando v. City of Los Angeles
Police officers from “Rampart Division” shot gang member, leaving him paralyzed; 2 officers convicted from this shooting.
California
Gomez v. City of Los Angeles
Police shooting of 13 y.o.boy playing with Air-Soft gun; boy paralyzed; settled on appeal for $15M.
Archibald v. County of San Bernardino
29 y.o. mentally ill, unarmed man shot and killed by police officer during struggle after being wrongfully detained; verdict includes $15.5 million compensatory and $18 million punitive damages; survived by parents.
CA Senate Bill (SB) 731
The National Police Accountability Project was proud to support our members' work in spearheading California Senate Bill 731, authored by California Senator Bradford (D-Los Angeles). Qualified immunity at the federal level has prevented victims of police violence and misconduct from achieving accountability and justice. Federal lawmakers have not been able to limit the reach of qualified immunity, but state legislators in California can act to eliminate immunity for police officers.
CA Senate Bill (SB) 2
The National Police Accountability Project is proud to support our members' work in spearheading California Senate Bill 2, authored by California Senator Bradford (D-Los Angeles), and co-authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).