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ABC News: Delaware man who police blocked from warning of speed trap wins $50K judgment

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ABC News: Delaware man who police blocked from warning of speed trap wins $50K judgment

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News@lemmy.world · 10 months ago

Delaware man who police blocked from warning of speed trap wins $50K judgment

Delaware State Police have agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit filed by a man who said troopers violated his constitutional rights by preventing him from warning motorists about a speed trap

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The cop knew it was bull shit. He wanted to inconvenience the guy.
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  “Douglas is heard saying that even if the charge would be dropped, it at least “inconvenienced” Guessford.”
  
  They should get charged for inconveniencing the court

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