Denver must pay $14 mil. to protesters for 'unconstitutional' use of force during 2020 protests, court rules
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DENVER — The City and County of Denver must pay $14 million to protesters as a result of the Denver Police Department’s use of force during 2020 George Floyd protests, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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DENVER — The City and County of Denver must pay $14 million to protesters as a result of the Denver Police Department’s use of force during 2020 George Floyd protests, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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