Legal Opinion
Palmerin v. City of Riverside
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided July 21, 1986No. 85-5590PublishedCited by 68 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PREGERSON, Circuit Judge.
While investigating a narcotics violation, two City of Riverside police officers scuffled with two suspects and members of the suspects’ family. Four people subsequently pled guilty to various misdemeanor charges. Family members sued the officers and the City of Riverside under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging the use of excessive force during the arrests. A jury found no constitutional violations and acquitted the officers. The district court then dismissed all claims against the City. One of the suspects and his brother appeal, contending that the introduction of guilty…
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