James R. Brooks v. D.R. Scheib, City of Atlanta

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit · Decided 1987-04-06

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VANCE, Circuit Judge: This case involves the City of Atlanta’s procedures for investigating citizens’ complaints against police officers. James Brooks claimed that these internal investigatory procedures were deficient and that, consequently, the City employed a police officer who improperly arrested and assaulted him. A jury agreed and found the City liable for Brooks’ injuries…

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