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Rice v. District of Columbia

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided June 7, 2010No. Civil Action 09-310 (RMC)PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

Police officers John Stathers and Derek Starliper entered a 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. Detective Ali Roberts lodged a criminal complaint against Mr. Rice, charging him with interfering with a government official. The D.C. Superior Court later…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Bell Atlantic Corp. v. TwomblySupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  2. West v. AtkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
  3. Graham v. ConnorSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
  4. Hudson v. PalmerSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
  5. Daniels v. WilliamsSupreme Court of the United States · 1986

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Kenley v. District of ColumbiaDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2015
  2. Magliore v. BrooksCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 2012
  3. Blakeney v. O'DonnellDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2015
  4. Youngbey v. District of ColumbiaDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2011
  5. Hall v. LanierDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 2011

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