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Lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of illegally targeting 'Stop Cop City' protesters
- A federal lawsuit claims that Atlanta police have unlawfully targeted critics of a police training center, including Jamie Marsicano, who faces serious charges.
- Marsicano's lawyers state that their client was wrongfully arrested during a music festival and was not involved in any violence against the construction site.
- The lawsuit alleges that authorities arrested protesters pretextually for merely expressing opposition, a practice seen by city officials.
- City officials argue that the training center is necessary for improving police facilities and addressing hiring and retention issues.
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Lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of illegally targeting 'Stop Cop City' protesters
A federal lawsuit accuses Atlanta police of systemically targeting critics of a police and firefighter training center. The lawsuit was filed last week on behalf of “Stop Cop City” activist
·New York, United States
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Lawsuit Claims Atlanta Police Illegally Targeted ‘Stop Cop City’ Protesters
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Atlanta Police Illegally Target Activists Opposing Training Center ATLANTA — A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Atlanta Police, claiming they have unlawfully targeted critics of a local police and firefighter training center. The suit represents Jamie Marsicano, a protester among many facing serious charges linked to the “Stop Cop City” movement. The lawsuit accuses the authorities of labeling any critic of the …
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