Legal Opinion
Rice v. District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided February 24, 2011No. Civil Action 09-310 (RMC)PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.
Police officers John Stathers and Derek Starliper entered an abandoned house in Northeast Washington, D.C. with their guns drawn and told everyone to “freeze.” When Plaintiff Larry Rice heard “freeze,” he was in a back room and he attempted to flee out the window. Officer Stathers entered the back room and stopped Mr. Rice from leaving. A struggle ensued, and Officer Stathers shot Mr. Rice. Mr. Rice was arrested and charged, but later the charges were dismissed by the prosecutor. As a result, Mr. Rice filed suit asserting constitutional…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Illinois v. GatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Whren v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
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