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Johnson v. Pawtucket

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This is a lawsuit against the City of Pawtucket over a School Resource Officer’s (SRO) unlawful handcuffing and arrest of a 13-year-old African-American middle school honors student.

 


 

Attorney(s)

Shannah Kurland, Lynette Labinger

Date filed

June 1, 2020

Status

Active
Related Issues
  • Criminal Justice
  • Students’ Rights
  • Racial Justice

Documents

  • pdfThe Lawsuit (June 2020)
  • pdfLetter to Pawtucket re: SROs (October 2015)
  • pdfClaim for Damages - Letter to Pawtucket (January 2020)
  • pdfCourt Ruling on Motion To Dismiss (July 2022)

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