South Carolina
South Carolina SB 892 / HB 3829
Smell of marijuana alone does not provide reasonable suspicion or probable cause to support a stop, search, seizure, or arrest.
Semaj Randolph vs Orangeburge Dept of Public Safety
Police made a forced entry to execute a search warrant for suspect in a robbery of the video rental store. A flash-bang device was thrown blindly into the corner of a room where Plaintiff was hiding in the corner. Evidence showed that the device was thrown in the air more than 12 feet and approx 2-3 in the air. It landed in his lap/face (crouched over) and severely damaged his jaw. A mediation presentation can be viewed at the link below.
Walter Scott v. North Charleston PD
50 y. o. man ran from officer after a traffic stop; officer shot him 8 times, killing him. Survived by four children; settled prior to filing lawsuit. Officer currently facing murder charges.