US EditionRiverside Sheriff’s Office Disses Juries and County Taxpayers
- In May, Riverside County agreed to a $1.3 million settlement with a Wildomar resident who claimed deputies had subjected him to excessive force, resulting in injuries to his face.
- The settlement followed a jury vote that split 11-1 to acquit Ciccarelli on a battery charge, after which the charges were dropped amid allegations against the sheriff's department.
- Ciccarelli's attorney, Jerry Steering, claimed that the department tampered with crucial photographic evidence, failed to disclose important information, and improperly charged the victim with battery, while the department maintained that the settlement was made purely as a financial and risk management measure.
- The department explained that the settlement was determined exclusively through discussions among legal representatives, insurers, and the county’s risk management team, highlighting the high costs associated with defending lawsuits involving graphic photographic evidence.
- This case highlights concerns about law enforcement accountability and juror biases, with the county aiming to avoid larger verdicts despite public doubts about frequent large payouts.
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