In this case, retired FLETC Senior Legal Instructor Bruce-Alan Barnard analyzes a recent Eighth Circuit case Wenzel v. Storm released August 9, 2018. This case is about qualified immunity for use of deadly force in an altercation with an unarmed but belligerent suspect.
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In this edition of Bruce’s Brownbag Wednesday, Bruce reviews the recent Supreme Court decision Kisela v. Hughes issued by the court on April 2, 2018.
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In this episode, Bruce-Alan Barnard reviews a 42 USC 1983 civil suit for excessive use of force resulting in the death of the suspect.
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Broadcast BLUE Episode 005 – 28 DEC 2017
Bruce-Alan Barnard discusses the case Hensley v. Price, 876 F.3d 573 (4th Cir. 2017).
Key Phrases: Use of Force, Deadly Force, Qualified Immunity
Key Cases: Graham v Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989); Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985); Saucier v. Katz, 533 U.S. 194 (2001); Pearson v. Callahan, 555 U.S. 223 (2009).
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